Creole Bouillabaisse, 1 c

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1 lb. Fish filets, cut in 1 1/2 inch chunks (we use Cod)1 pt. fresh shrimp, peeled & deveined1/4 c. butter or vegetable oil (Smart Bal. used)1/4 c. flour1 c. onions, chopped1/2 c. celery, chopped3 cloves garlic26 oz. Chicken broth1 (1 lb., 12 oz.) can chopped Tomatoes, undrained1/2 c. dry white wine1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 bay leaf1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1 pt. fresh oysters (optional)1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped1/4 tsp. saffron (optional)
Directions
1. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat.

2. To prepare roux, slowly blend in flour and stir constantly until mixture is light brown. (Some smoking will occur)

3. Add onions, celery, garlic, and parsley and continue stirring constantly until vegetables are tender. Gradually stir in chicken broth, mixing thoroughly to remove lumps.

4. Add remaining ingredients, except seafood.

5. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Add fish and oysters and simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Add shrimp and cook for abt. 5 more minutes or until all seafood is done.

Makes appx. (10) 1c. servings.

Serve with crisp warm French bread for dipping.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user OKLAHOMAWILDCAT.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 222.6
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 111.1 mg
  • Sodium: 871.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 19.5 g

Member Reviews
  • LITTLELETA
    Very Nice. We had it this evening and it was wonderful. Will have it again soon! - 4/4/11
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Tasty recipe. - 9/18/19
  • PATRICIAANN46
    This is so good!!!!! - 6/7/17