BAJA SEAFOOD CHOWDER

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 Tblsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and coarsely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 cup fish stock
1/4 cup dry red wine
2 cans tomatoes (1 lb.each), coarsely chopped, with their juice.
2 Tblsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 Tblsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. bay leaf
1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-2" pieces
12 small clams in shell, well scrubbed
1/2# swordfish or seabass fillets, cut into 1-2" pieces
1/2# small to med-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined.
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and pepper flakes. Saute until the onion is translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add the stock, wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, bay leaf, and potato. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the soup is thick but still fairly liquid, about 30 min. Season to taste with salt/pepper. Discard any clams that are cracked or open. Add the clams to the pot along with the fish and shrimp. Raise the heat slightly, cover and cook until the fish flakes, the shrimp turn pink and the clams open (20 minutes). Discard any clams that do not open during ocoking. Ladle into warmed bowls, garnish with cilantro and pass the lime wedges at the table.

Sigham bharat Karki
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Becky Bigelow
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This chowder is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I highly recommend it!


Eyasu Manedo
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I made this chowder for my family last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thomas Gusky
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This chowder is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's packed with flavor and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Vlad Batsavage
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this chowder was. I'm not usually a fan of seafood chowders, but this one was really good. The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Btw Usama
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This chowder is the best I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Michael Carr
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it!


Luisa Pavon
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This chowder is delicious! The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the corn and poblano peppers.


Abbas Tanwari
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Orellano Ziel
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This chowder is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I highly recommend it!


Gabrielle Gamer Goddess
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I made this chowder for my family last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tawhid Islam
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This chowder is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's packed with flavor and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Naomi Midoriya
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this chowder was. I'm not usually a fan of seafood chowders, but this one was really good. The broth was creamy and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Sozantaha Sozantaha2002
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This chowder is the best I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Anika Rhode
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I've made this chowder several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always amazing. I highly recommend it!


Janak Aryal
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This chowder is delicious! The broth is creamy and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the corn and poblano peppers.


nifail rizqullah
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I made this chowder for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hanif Sumra
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This chowder is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's creamy, flavorful, and packed with seafood. I highly recommend it!


M. Fahad
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I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I loved this chowder. The broth was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mereani Buii
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This chowder was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the creamy broth and the generous amount of seafood. I'll definitely be making this again.