Seafood Creole
This Seafood Creole is a flavorful, spicy dish featuring a delicious blend of shrimp, scallops, and haddock cooked in a rich tomato sauce with classic Creole seasonings. Perfect for a comforting and hearty meal.
Ingredients:
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried sweet basil
¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped tomato
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
1¼ cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 bay leaves
1 pound rock shrimp, thawed if frozen
1 pound bay scallops, thawed if frozen
1 pound haddock, thawed if frozen
Directions:
Prepare Seasoning Mix:
In a bowl, mix together the dried oregano, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, and basil. Set aside.
Cook Vegetables:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped tomato, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add Liquids and Seasoning:
Stir in the chicken stock, tomato sauce, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and bay leaves.
Add the seasoning mixture and stir to combine.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Cook Seafood:
Stir in the shrimp, scallops, and haddock.
Cook until the seafood is opaque and firm, about 20 minutes.
Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories: Approx. 276 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
