- Fish stock is a commonly needed ingredient in many fish dishes. This one is best to be prepared in advance. You can also buy frozen or canned fish stock.

Ingredients:

2 pounds fish bones (snapper, cod, perch, sole or trout)

4 cups water

1 cup dry white wine

1 small onion, chopped

1 small carrot, peeled and chopped

12 fresh parsley stems

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced

1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Carefully remove fat, gills, and tail from the bones. Wash them with water.

2. In a large stock pot over high heat add fish bones, water, wine, onion, carrot, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Bring contents to a boil.

3. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to crush the fish bones.

4. Using a very fine strainer,or colander with cheesecloth, strain into a large bowl.

5. Allow to cool before covering and placing in the refrigerator. Can stay in refrigerator up to 3 days or in freezer for 2 months.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
5 cups fish stock
1 large white onion, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups arborio

Directions:
1. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and half of the chopped rosemary in a small glass baking dish. Add tuna and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat charcoal grill.
3. Heat fish stock in a medium saucepan over low heat.
4. In a large saucepan  heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the onion, about 8 minutes. Add remaining chopped rosemary and arborio. Stir for 1 minute.
5. Add in the wine and stir for 2 minutes. Then add 3/4 cup of the fish stock. Adjust heat to simmer. Continue to add in stock 3/4 cup at a time. Stir constantly.
6. Cook risotto for a full 20 minutes or until tender.
7. Grill fresh tuna steaks over medium-high heat, 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to work surface and cut into cubes.
8. Serve on top of risotto.

photo by kangster

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
6 large marinated artichoke hearts, reserving marinade
sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions:
1. In small mixing bowl combine eggs and milk, whick until smooth.
2. In another small bowl combine bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet add olive oil over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Dredge tuna steaks in egg, then dip in crumb mixture on both sides.
5. Saute steaks in oil, 2-3 minutes each side.
6. Place steaks in glass baking dish. Drizzle some of the artichoke marinade over steaks and place artichokes next to the steaks.
7. Bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley.