Atlanta Fish Market Cape Cod Seafood Chili

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 (3 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (8 ounce) clam juice
• 4 ounces dark chocolate
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 pounds Bay scallops
• 1 1/2 pounds Bay shrimp
• 1 (6 to 8 ounce) piece of cod filet

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the vegetables (medium dice) and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the dried herbs and spices and stir well. Add the tomato paste and cook slowly for 2 minutes.
3. Add the clam juice and the crossed tomatoes and bring back to a simmer.
4. Add the beans, chocolate and fresh herbs. Taste for seasoning and add the seafood.
5. The scallops will cook in minutes and the Bay Shrimp only need to be warmed up.

Attribution

WXIA TV, Atlanta