Alaska Seafood Cioppino

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced fennel
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 slice bacon, sliced finely
• 2 bottles (8 oz. each) clam juice
• 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/4 cup red wine (Cabernet or Pinot Noir)
• 2 pounds of your favourite Alaska Seafood, to include Alaska Crab (King, Snow or Dungeness) and finfish such as Alaska Pollock, Salmon, Cod, Halibut or Sole – fresh, thawed or frozen