Ultimate Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew

This classic Italian Christmas Eve dish was traditionally a way to celebrate the arrival of Christ by abstaining from meat. But it's also a healthy way to enjoy the holidays—and get some delicious and nutritious omega-3s. Don't skip the anchovies; these tiny umami bombs add an extra layer of rich flavor to this hearty stew.

Ingreadient

  • ½ pound medium dry-packed scallops
  • ½ pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2-oz. pieces
  • ½ pound white-fleshed fish, cut into 1 1/2-oz. pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup water
  • 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned
  • 1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, chopped, oil reserved
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and sliced, fronds reserved
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 (28 ounce) can unsalted crushed san marzano tomatoes
  • crushed red pepper to taste
  • ½ pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp