Dan beat me to the Gumbo but I'd also suggest Cioppino.....Italian Fish Soup/Stew:

Ingredients

    * 3/4 cup butter
    * 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    * 2 red(purple) onions, chopped

Sautee the above til the onions are clear then add:

    * 4 cloves garlic, minced
    * 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
    * 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
    * 2 (14.5 ounce tomato sauce
    * 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
    * 2 bottles of clam juice
    * 2 bay leaves
    * 2 tablespoon dried basil
    * 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    * 1 tablespoon dried oregano   
    * 1 1/2 cups red white wine-your taste (I prefer a nice Merlot truthfully)

Bring the above to a boil, reduce heat and then add:

    * 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
    * 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
    * 18 small clams (Opt)
    * 18 mussels, cleaned and debearded (Opt)
    * 1 1/2 cups crabmeat
    * 1 1/2 pounds cod or other "meaty" fillets, cubed

Cook over low heat til fish parts are ready.

You can also add whatever other fish you enjoy or is on sale. Replace one with another. Traditionally, Cioppino was made from the leftover fish that went unsold or unused. The mussels are a nice touch as are the clams. Canned smoked oysters are cheap as is the fake crab which cooks well in this soup (or in gumbo too). Calamari, lobster bits like claws.....whatever sounds good. Serve it with toasty garlic bread.


Spaw