Instructions: Prepare a fish broth by placing all the fish bones in a small pot, covering with cold water and simmering for 1 hour. Strain and set aside; lightly season with salt. In a sauce pan, heat 6 tablespoons of the olive oil with fresh bay leaves. Lightly salt all the fish, adding first the clams, mussels and squid; cook at medium heat for 2 minutes. Lightly dust all remaining fish with flour. Add bass and snapper and cook for 2 minutes. Add scallops, shrimp, mullet, garlic, crushed red pepper and the fish broth.

Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2 minutes. To prevent breaking the fish, do not stir. At the last moment, add the chopped parsley and tarragon and sprinkle olive oil over stew. Adjust salt to taste. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings.

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