Recipe: Zippy Seafood Stew

recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-01-30
From: Nancy,.SanFran

Zippy Seafood Stew
Source: Taste of Home Magazine, December/January, 2001
Recipe By : Paul Noetzel, Grafton, Wisconsin
Serving Size : 8

3 medium leeks (white portion only) -- sliced (3-4)
1 jalapeno pepper -- seeded and chopped*
3 garlic cloves -- minced
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1 cup water
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp -- peeled and deveined
3/4 pound sea scallops

In a Dutch oven or large kettle, saute the leeks, jalapeno and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomato puree, water, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes. Add shrimp and scallops; simmer 5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Yield: 6-8 servings.

*Editor's Note: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.