Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken broth
  • 1 lb. tomato sauce
  • 2 limes, juice of, plus equal amount of fish sauce
  • 3 cups water (add more if needed)
  • 1 lg. potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 lg. carrot, sliced
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 lb. fish, cut in bite size pieces
  • 1/2 can (6 oz.) baby clams
  • 1/2 lb. shrimp, shelled
  • 1/2 lb. scallops, shelled
  • 1 lb. crab legs cut in pieces
  • 4 to 5 shallots, diced
  • 1 onion, diced

Method

  • Bring vegetables, spices, and liquids to a boil and reduce to simmer.
  • Cook until tender, but do not overcook.
  • Toss in seafood and butter, cook a couple minutes (until seafood is done).
  • turn off heat and let stand awhile while the flavors come together.
  • Add Louisiana hot pepper sauce if needed.
  • Heat and serve with lemon wedges, crackers or crusty bread.