| 1/2 | c | Spanish olive oil |
| 2 | lg | Onions; finely chopped |
| 4 | lg | Cloves garlic; finely chopped |
| 2 | | Red bell peppers; cored, seeded, and Cut Into 1/4Inch Str |
| 2 | oz | Prosciutto; cut into strips |
| 3 | lb | Ripe tomatoes; peeled, seeded, and Chopped Or Canned Tomatoes |
| 1/2 | c | Ground almonds (see Note) |
| 1/2 | ts | Saffron Threads Or |
| 1/8 | ts | Saffron |
| 1 | ts | Dried thyme |
| 2 | | Sprigs fresh rosemary; leaves only, finely Chopped |
| 2 | ts | Salt; or to taste |
| 1/2 | ts | Black pepper; freshly ground |
| 1/2 | ts | Red pepper flakes |
| 1 | c | Dry white wine |
| 2 1/2 | c | Fish Stock Or; or half clam juice, Half Water |
| 1/2 | | Lemon; juiced |
| 12 | | Clams; well scrubbed |
| 12 | | Mussels; well scrubbed |
| 6 | | Jumbo shrimp in their shells |
| 1 | lb | Scallops |
| 1 1/2 | lb | Squid; cleaned and cut into rings |
| 6 | | Lemon wedges; for garnish |
| 1 | | Wedges grilled country bread; for serving |
