Fisherman's Bouillabaisse is a hearty low fat, low carbohydrate meal that not only is delicious but is good for you.

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter or margarine

1 large onion, chopped

1 small clove garlic, minced

16 0z. can of tomatoes

2 cups of water

8 oz jar of clam juice

1/2 teaspoon saffron shreds

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

2 bay leaves

2 pounds any fish, cut up and bones removed

6 cups water

7.5 oz. can minced clams or 1/2 lb fresh

7.5 oz. can crab meat, or 1/2 lb fresh picked over to remove shells

4.5 oz. can shrimp, or 1/2 lb fresh cleaned and deveined

Heat oil and butter or margarine in a large pot; add onion and garlic and sauté until tender. Add canned tomatoes, 2 cups of water, clam juice, saffron shreds, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add fresh fish along with 6 cups of water. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, add clams, crab meat, and shrimp. Let simmer another 5 minutes. Finish by adding pepper to taste.

This is a very versatile recipe so use whatever fish you catch, or whatever your fishmonger has on sale.