2-3 tablespoons of oil
1 medium white onion, diced
1 head of garlic, about 15-20 cloves, crushed
4 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ tablespoon cumin powder
2-3 teaspoons of ground achiote or annatto powder
1 teaspoon chili powder, adjust to your preference
2 (14.5 oz ) cans of diced tomatoes
1 cup of seafood or fish broth, can also use chicken/vegetable broth
1 (6 oz ) can of tomato paste
½ lb of fish, cleaned and cut into medium chunks – I used cod
½ lb of mussels, cleaned and beards removed
½ of clams, cleaned
1 lb of medium to jumbo sized shrimp, shells on or off
¼ lb of calamari, cleaned and sliced
¼ lb bay scallops
16 ounce/1 lb of spaghetti or fettuccine pastas, cooked according to package instructions
Salt to taste
To serve:
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Finely chopped cilantro
Chopped green onions