Description
Enjoy a taste of Creole cuisine with this Seafood Creole recipe! Featuring a rich and spicy blend of shrimp, scallops, and haddock simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with classic Creole seasonings, this dish offers a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion. With a balance of spices and seafood, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot pepper sauce to control the spiciness of the dish.
If using frozen seafood, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 276 kcal per serving
