Seafood Creole, New Orleans Style

Name: Seafood Creole, New Orleans Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American,Creole
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil, or bacon drippings; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 green onions, with tops, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 2 (16-ounce) cans tomatoes; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon thyme, or to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Tabasco sauce, to taste; 1/2 to 3/4 pound catfish fillets, cut crosswise into 1-inch strips; 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and cleaned

A flavorful New Orleans-style seafood Creole features shrimp, catfish, garlic, tomatoes, and onions, bringing a taste of the South to your kitchen.

⭐ 4.4 (25 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 40 minTotal: 50 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

American Creole

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Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot.
Stir flour into the hot oil over medium heat until deep golden brown.
Add green onions, garlic, and celery; cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
Incorporate tomatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme, pepper, and hot sauce.
Simmer uncovered, stirring periodically, for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
Introduce fish and shrimp; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
Serve over hot white rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 229 kcal

Carbohydrate: 9 g

Cholesterol: 117 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 21 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 986 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g