For 4:
–tilapia (fillets, 2)
–shrimp (about 12, medium)
–tomatoes (3, medium, chopped, chilled)
–Vidalia onion (1, sliced)
–basil, oregano (dried, 1 teaspoon each)
–bay leaves (3, dried)
–minced garlic (bottled, 1 tablespoon)
–clam juice (one-quarter cup)
–white wine (one-quarter cup)
–salt and pepper
–olive oil
–cayenne pepper (one-quarter teaspoon)
1 – Place the chilled tomatoes, onion, minced garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, clam juice, white wine, with a few drops of olive oil, in a covered baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave on high for 12 minutes if all ingredients are cold (less if not). For the last six minutes, check the microwave to be certain that the white wine has not bubbled up.
2 – Place the tilapia on top. Sprinkle with one-quarter teaspoon of basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, and about one-eighth teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Finish with a few drops of olive oil.
3 – Microwave on high for 6 minutes; then microwave on 50 percent power for 4 minutes. Add the shrimp, and microwave for 3 minutes more.
4 – Serve the soup in bowls. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
–zuppe di pesce adapted from Southern Seafood Sampler.
