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Cioppino

olive oil

medium onion

garlic cloves

dried basil

dried oregano

crushed red pepper flakes

dry white wine

canned whole peeled tomatoes

clam juice

sprigs flat-leaf parsley

bay leaves

Kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper

medium shallot

cloves garlic cloves

any mix of mussels (debearded)

firm skinless white fish fillets (such as sea bass)

16/20 shrimp

unsalted butter

Flat-leaf parsley leaves (for serving)

Toasted country bread

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes; stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add wine. Return pot to heat, bring to a boil, and cook until wine is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices, crushing with your hands as you add them.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 15–20 minutes. Add clam juice, parsley, bay leaves, and 8 cups water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors meld, 10–15 minutes more. Discard parsley sprigs and bay leaves.

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add shallot; stir often until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add mussels and wine. Set over medium-high heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shells open (discard any that do not open), about 4 minutes.

Add reserved broth; bring to a simmer. Add fish and shrimp. Cover; cook just until opaque, about 4 minutes. Stir in butter; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; top with parsley. Serve with toast.