INGREDIENTS
1 lb
Spanish chorizo
40
Littleneck clams (3 1/2 pounds)
8
Live large blue crabs
40
Shell-on shrimp (2 pounds), large
26 cloves
1 1/2 heads of garlic
2
Carrots, large
6
Celery, ribs
1
Cilantro and parsley, leaves
4
ears Corn
1
Fennel, large bulb
1 3/4
lbs Potatoes, small new
1 28 ounce can
San marzano tomatoes, whole
1
small bunch Thyme
1
White onion, large
4 qt
Chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1
Bay aioli, Old
2 tbsp
Fennel seeds
1
Kosher salt
2 tbsp
Old bay seasoning
1
Pepper
1 cup
Olive oil, extra-virgin
2
bottles Lager or pilsner
One 5-pound whole tilefish
into thirds and head and bones reserved (ask
your fishmonger to do this; see Note)