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Preheat broiler and adjust the broiling rack so it is 3 to 6 inches from the heat source.
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Put oil in a large, deep, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
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Peel and quarter the onion.
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Peel the garlic.
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Put the onion and garlic in a food processor.
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Pulse just till minced.
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Scrape into the skillet, raise the heat to high, and cook for 2 min.
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Meanwhile, core the tomato, put it in the food processor and pulse till minced.
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(If using canned tomatoes, drain the tomatoes and coarsely chop.)
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Add in the tomato, clam juice, fennel, and salt and pepper to taste to the skillet.
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Over the skillet, crush saffron between your fingers.
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Stir well, cover and bring to a boil.
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Meanwhile, cut each piece of fish in half.
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Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium, add in the fish, cover and cook for 5 min.
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Meanwhile, cut the squid into rings.
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Add in the squid for the final 1 minute.
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While the seafood cooks, cut the baguette on the diagonal into 9 1/2-inch slices.
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Put 8 of the slices on a baking sheet and toast both sides in the broiler, about 1 minute on each side.
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Reserve remaining slice for rouille.
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To make rouille: Drop the garlic clove down the chute of the food processor with the motor running.
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Stop the motor and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
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Add in the roasted peppers, egg yolk, reserved bread slice and saffron, crushed between your fingers.
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Puree, then with the motor running, gradually add in extra virgin olive oil through the chute till the mix has the consistency of mayonnaise.
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Season to taste with salt.
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Divide the seafood and broth among 4 soup plates.
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Spread the rouille on the toasted baguette slices and put 2 slices on top of each plate.
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Serve any remaining rouille in a small bowl at the table.
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Note: This rouille calls for uncooked egg yolk.
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Be sure to use a clean, uncracked egg.
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Because of the possibility of salmonella, we don't recommend this recipe for people in a high-risk group for contracting food poisoning.
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This group includes the elderly, the very young, the chronically ill, pregnant women or possibly others with a weakened immune system.
