• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion , sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper , sliced
• 1 orange bell pepper , sliced
• 1 red bell pepper , sliced
• 4 cloves garlic , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup bottled or frozen clam juice
• 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lime , juiced, plus 2 limes, quartered
• 2 pounds Chilean sea bass , cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 pound medium shrimp , peeled
• 1 cup whole cilantro leaves , chopped
• 4 scallions , chopped
• Corn or flour tortillas , warmed

In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame. Sauté the onions until they begin turning brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Toss in the bell peppers and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add the garlic, jalapeño, wine, clam juice, tomatoes, bay leaf, and lime juice (1/4 cup). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the sea bass and the shrimp and continue cooking 5 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque. Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf, and stir in the cilantro and scallions. Serve with lime wedges and tortillas.

Suggested accompaniments
Sparkling limeade—Thinly slice 2 limes and crush them with 3 tablespoons sugar (using a fork) in a pitcher. Mix with sparkling water (about 1 liter).

Simple cheese course— Set out a plate of 3 cheeses, such as a mild sheep's milk (manchego), an aged goat cheese (Humboldt Fog or Coach Farm), and a sharp cow's milk (Tetilla or Stilton), with store-bought flatbread.