While just shy of the seven types needed for a Feast of the Seven Fishes, this special stew is a welcome contrast to the centerpiece roasts of the holiday season.
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
4 cups seafood or fish stock
1 bay leaf
1 lb. littleneck or manila clams, scrubbed
1 lb. mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 (16-oz.) bag peeled and deveined large raw shrimp, thawed
1 1/2 lbs. cod fillets, cut into 2" chunks
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Sourdough bread, to serve