Fish soup / stew:
Make the stock in a medium saucepan by frying in a little olive oil, until starting to brown and / or caramelize:
Three cups Lobster heads scrimp or scampi heads.
One diced onion.
Strain out the solids.
Then add the following and simmer for 5 or 10 minutes or longer:
Six cups water.
One can rinsed white beans.
One cup total of peas and / or beans.
One to three tablespoons tomato paste.
1 dozen anchovies.
One teabag herb.
One strip of orange peel if desired.
Thicken slightly with corn flour if desired.
Add some of the following:
A tablespoon chopped paisley.
A few splash of brandy or cognac.
A few splash of light soy sauce.
A splash of liquid smoke.
Turn off and lightly poach four fish fillets and / or other seafood.