Seafood Mexicana Recipe

Ingredients

• In a Iron Pot I have of 6 qt size. Or Slow Cooker of 6 qt. I use 2 of these or a 12 qt Stock pot.
• 1. 3 large Onions ( quartered)
• 2. 3 lbs Cooked or fresh Tomatoes- this will vary cooking time.
• 3. 1-3 Bay Leaves.
• 4. 1 Tablespoon Oregano
• 5. 1 Tablespoon Thyme
• 6. 1-2 Tablespoons Cayenne ( or more!)( hot pepper flakes)
• 7. 1- 8oz. Bamboo Shoots ( Fresh is available to steam)
• 8. 1 8-10 oz can of Water Chestnut slices ( these last 2 for texture of Crunch.)
• 9. 2#'s each of 2-3 kinds of shrimp / prawns to saute in Garlic and oil with a good pinch of Cayenne.
• 10. Mussels and clams to about 3#'s to add in last 10 minutes.
• 11. 16 oz can of Clam Juice.
• 12. Cilantro to taste
• 13. Add Bean Sprouts to mixture at the last 15-20 minutes.
• .14, 3-5 cloves of mid heat Garlic, crushed. Salt and Pepper to taste; start with 2 Tablespoon Salt, 2-3 Tablespoons Black Pepper.

Directions