The Perfect Father's Day Meal Subscribe

Father's Day is this Sunday, and I would like to wish a very "Happy Father's Day" in advance to all fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, God fathers, foster fathers and fathers-to-be.

To make Father's Day even more perfect, here's a recipe that is a favorite of a very special "Dad" in my life--my husband Mike.

It will make a scrumptious dinner for dear old Dad, with a special bonus...
...NO PAIN afterwards!

How's that for a Father's Day gift?

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Seafood Stew Serves: 6
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1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
5 garlic cloves, pressed
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 cups bottled clam juice
1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2/3 cup dry red wine
1 lb. firm white fish fillets (such as swordfish or orange roughy), cut into 1" cubes
1 pound scallops, rinsed and halved if very large
1 pound extra large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese for garnish

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over MEDIUM HEAT. Add onions and sauté 5 minutes. Add celery and peppers and sauté for 2 more minutes.

Stir in garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, marjoram and basil. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the clam juice, tomatoes, and wine. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the fish, scallops and shrimp, and cook until the seafood is just done - about 4-5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese if desired.

Serve with tossed salad.

To your health,

Sherry Brescia