creole bouillabaisse

Ada, OK
Updated on Jul 26, 2012

This hearty soup will warm your heart on those cold winter nights. It is easy and so delicious with a salad and warm rolls.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh fish fillets (cut into chunks)
  • 1 pint fresh oysters
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp peeled and devained
  • 1/4 cup margarine or oil
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cans chicken broth 13 oz each
  • 1 can 28 oz chopped tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

How To Make creole bouillabaisse

  • Step 1
    In a large soup pot, over medium heat, melt the margarine. Add the flour to margarine and stir until the flour is light brown. This is the roux which is the base for the soup.
  • Step 2
    Add the onions, celery, garlic and parsley and continue stirring until the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 3
    Gradually stir in chicken broth and add remaining ingredients except the seafoods.
  • Step 4
    Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Add the fish and oysters and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until all seafood is firm and cooked through. Cook on low heat for an additional 40 minutes. Serve with a salad and warm rolls.

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