New Orleans Seafood Stew Recipe

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?New Orleans Seafood Stew is a classic Cajun recipe that is perfect for a winter meal. This hearty stew is full of fresh seafood, and is served over rice.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
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 1 lb (.5 kg). catfish, cubed
 1 lb (.5 kg). scallops
 1 lb (.5 kg). shrimp, deveined and shelled
 1 14 oz (392 grm). can crushed tomatoes
 1 8 oz (224 grm). can tomato sauce
 1 14 oz (392 grm). can chicken broth
 14 oz (392 grm). water
 1 cup (225 ml) green pepper, chopped
 1 cup (225 ml) onion, chopped
 1 cup (225 ml) celery, chopped
 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
 2 bay leaves
 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
 4 tbsp (60 ml) flour


1

Melt the butter and mix with flour to make a roux.

2

Add the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute until onions are soft.

3

Add chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

4

Add any uncooked seafood and simmer for 15 minutes.

5

Add any pre-cooked seafood and heat through just before serving.

6

Serve with salad and bread, or over rice.

7

For a broth variation, drizzle a tsp of sherry over each serving.

8

Another variation: try salmon instead of catfish.

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Ingredients

 1 lb (.5 kg). catfish, cubed
 1 lb (.5 kg). scallops
 1 lb (.5 kg). shrimp, deveined and shelled
 1 14 oz (392 grm). can crushed tomatoes
 1 8 oz (224 grm). can tomato sauce
 1 14 oz (392 grm). can chicken broth
 14 oz (392 grm). water
 1 cup (225 ml) green pepper, chopped
 1 cup (225 ml) onion, chopped
 1 cup (225 ml) celery, chopped
 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
 2 bay leaves
 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
 4 tbsp (60 ml) flour

Directions

1

Melt the butter and mix with flour to make a roux.

2

Add the celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute until onions are soft.

3

Add chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat.

4

Add any uncooked seafood and simmer for 15 minutes.

5

Add any pre-cooked seafood and heat through just before serving.

6

Serve with salad and bread, or over rice.

7

For a broth variation, drizzle a tsp of sherry over each serving.

8

Another variation: try salmon instead of catfish.

New Orleans Seafood Stew Recipe

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