Brazilian Shellfish Soup
Excellent gumbo type stew from brazil.
Steps
Instructions.
Place clams and mussels in a large bowl.
Cover with cold water.
Sprinkle with cornmeal.
Let stand 30 minutes.
Drain and rinse.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large dutch oven.
Add clams and mussels.
Cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open.
Discard any unopened shells.
Remove clams and mussels from pan.
Set aside.
Discard cooking liquid.
Heat oil over medium heat.
Add onion , bell peppers , jalapeno pepper , and garlic.
Saute 8 minutes.
Add tomato , ginger , orange.
Rind , clam juice and tomato paste.
Coook 15 minutes , stirring occasionally.
Add shrimp.
Cook 5 minutes or until done.
Remove from heat.
Stir in clams , mussels , green onions , and next 5 ingredients.
Ladle soup into large.
Bowls.
Speinkle with coconut.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Ingredients
clam, mussels, yellow cornmeal, water, vegetable oil, onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic cloves, tomatoes, fresh gingerroot, orange rind, clam juice, tomato paste, medium shrimp, green onions, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, evaporated skim milk, coconuts, cilantro