Ingredients

3   pounds very ripe plum tomatoes, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded 1-1/2   teaspoons salt, divided 2   small heads (3 oz.) whole garlic, outer skin removed 6   tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2   teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2   cups chopped leeks (white part only) 1-1/2   cups dry white wine 1-1/2   cups water 1   bottle (8 oz.) clam juice 1   onion, halved 1/2   bay leaf 1   teaspoon whole peppercorns 1/2   teaspoon dried thyme 2   whole live lobsters (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs. each) 2   pounds monkfish fillet, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes 1   pound sea scallops 2   pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4   cup brandy 1/2   cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips 1/3   cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Description

3   Pounds Very Ripe Plum Tomatoes, Ends Trimmed, Halved Lengthwise, And Seeded 1-1/2   Teaspoons Salt, Divided 2   Small Heads (3 Oz.) Whole Garlic, Outer Skin Removed 6   Tablespoons

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