Of course like any ciopinno or seafood stew, you can add or subtract your choice of seafood.

As needed, EVOO
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2-3 shallots, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium carrot, diced,
1 bulb fennel, diced
1 C. dry red wine
2 each 16 oz. cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. cracked coriander
1 lb. razor clams, cleaned, chopped
1 inch dice 2 medium potatoes, peeled,
1 inch diced
1 lb. halibut, 2 inch pieces
2 lb. mussels and clams
1 lb. rockfish, 2 inch chunks
1 bunch fresh basil, Chiffonade, just before service

Add EVOO to bottom of preheated Dutch oven. Add next five ingredients and cook until vegetables are aromatic and still firm. Add wine, tomatoes, sea salt, oregano and coriander. Bring to simmer and add razor clams; cover and simmer 45 minutes. Add potatoes and continue cooking an additional 15 minutes. Test the clams for tenderness, and if not, continue cooking until clams are tender. Hold warm until service. At service: Gently stir in halibut and rockfish and cook for 3-5 minutes. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with sea salt, coriander, and black pepper. Dish up into large “pasta size” bowls. Drizzle with your favorite EVOO and top with shredded basil. *Alternative: place large ladle of stew over your favorite polenta or pasta.