Monkfish chili

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3largesTurkish bay leaves
¼teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonDried basil, crumbled
¼teaspoonDried marjoram, crumbled
¼teaspoonDried red pepper flakes
1largeOnion, coarsely chopped
cupTomato paste
poundsTomatoes, peeled, diced
2poundsMonkfish cut, 1/4 inch dice
¼cupChili powder
1tablespoonCajun Seafood Magic
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonDried thyme, crumbled
¼teaspoonDried oregano, crumbled
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
2Green bell peppers, sliced
cupRich fish stock
2cupsCooked red kidney beans

Directions

Combine the first nine ingredients in a small bowl. heat oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, stirring, for about 8 minutes. Mix in the bell peppers and continue to cook for another 3 minutes. Add herb and spice mixture and stir for 5 minutes more. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Keep stirring! Add fish stock and tomatoes, increase heat to boiling. Add beans and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are heated through. Add fish and sprinkle with chili powder, cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until fish is almost opaque. Add Seafood Magic, stir, remove from heat, adjust seasoning and serve.