manhattan-style seafood stew

How To Make manhattan-style seafood stew

• 1

  Cook bacon in a heavy large pot over medium heat until fat renders, about 5 minutes.
• 2

  Add onions and shallots and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
• 3

  Chop tomatoes in a food processor.
• 4

  Add to pot with clam juice, wine, bay leaves and dried red pepper.
• 5

  Simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6

  Add potatoes to stew and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
• 7

  Season with salt and pepper.
• 8

  (Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate; return to simmer before continuing).
• 9

  Add clams to stew.
• 10

  Cover and simmer until clams begin to open, about 5 minutes.
• 11

  Add scallops and shrimp, cover and simmer until clams open and scallops and shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• 12

  Discard clams that do not open.
• 13

  Mix in half of basil.
• 14

  Transfer stew to a large serving bowl.
• 15

  Sprinkle with remaining basil and lemon peel.
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