Steve’s Station 6 Manhattan Seafood Stew

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

3 teaspoons Butter

2 Potatoes, diced

1 large Onion, finely chopped

1 Green Pepper, finely chopped

3 stalks Celery, finely chopped

3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped

1 16 ounce can Diced Tomatoes

3-4 cups Tomato Juice

1 cup Spiced Rum

1 dash or more Cayenne Pepper

1 Bay Leaf

1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme leaves

1 teaspoon Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Dill

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

2 cans Clams with juice

1 lb. Fish

1 lb. Scallops

In a large stockpot, melt butter and sauté onion, pepper, celery, and garlic until onion is tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato juice, rum, clam juice from clams, bay leaf, potatoes, and spices. Simmer until potatoes are tender. 20 minutes before serving add clams and scallops. 5-10 minutes before serving add fish and cook until able to break into pieces. Can vary the seafood items, but always add fish last. 


Submitted By: Steve Macedo, Firefighter


Massachusetts, USA