Fish Brodetto

Ingredients -

1 Pound Lobster Tail
1 Pound Sole Fillets
1 Pound Medium Shrimp - peeled and deveined
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Large White Onion, sliced
1 Can Whole Tomatoes, (15 ounce)
1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 Cups Dry Red Wine
2 Quarts Water
2 Sprigs Fresh Basil Leaves, torn
3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Sea Salt, to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Preparation:

1. Cut the sole and the lobster into 1 inch chunks.

2. Toss the sole and the lobster with the shrimp and lemon juice, set aside.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

4. Add the garlic and onions; cook and stir until translucent.

5. Pour in the wine, vinegar and tomatoes.

6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

7. Pour in the water.

8. Add the marinated basil, parsley and the fish.

9. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the lobster has cooked through.

10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

11. Serve with nice, crusty bread.

Fish Recipe Tips -

Buying Fish

You should buy fish the same day you plan to prepare it. Fish is highly perishable and breaks down immediately after the muscles begin to relax from a state of rigor the fish goes into when caught. Bacteria begin breaking down the fish immediately at this point.

Fish Recipe Tips -

Fresh Fish Storage

When you bring fish home, immediately wrap the fish loosely in wax paper, and place it in the coolest part of your refrigerator until you are ready to cook it.