Seafood Orzo

1. 1

   In a covered saucepan, bring the tomatoes, clam broth, wine, and salt to a simmer.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a soup pot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo turns golden, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the hot tomato mixture, cover, and cook on medium-low heat until the orzo is almost al dente, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cut the monkfish into bite-sized chunks.

6. 6

   When the orzo is barely al dente, add the monkfish, clams, basil, and pepper and cook until the fish is cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve the rest of the bottle of wine with dinner.

8. 8

   Add Caesar Salad without the Tofu Croutons (page 109) and Orange-Almond Polenta Cake (page 266) and youve got a dinner party!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.