Description
- Learn how to make Spicy Cajun Seafood Stew with Shrimp and Fish in this hearty, flavorful recipe full of bold Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless redfish fillets or other firm white fish (such as grouper, snapper, swordfish, or halibut)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined (or use crawfish)
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (add hotter chilies for extra heat, if desired)
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 28 ounces chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 4 cups seafood stock (or chicken/vegetable stock) – use 6 cups for a soupier stew
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For garnish: Fresh chopped parsley or green onion, red pepper flakes, extra hot sauce
Instructions
- Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl with the shrimp (or crawfish). Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make the roux, heat the vegetable oil (or butter) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and stir continuously to form a smooth mixture. Cook, stirring often to avoid burning, for 20-30 minutes until the roux darkens to the color of chocolate.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, cooking for another minute.
- Add the remaining Cajun seasoning, chopped tomatoes, seafood stock, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (For a deeper flavor, you can simmer for longer.)
- Increase the heat to medium and add the prepared fish and shrimp. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the seafood is fully cooked and the fish is flaky.
- Remove the stew from the heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions and red pepper flakes. Serve hot with extra hot sauce if desired.
- Details:
- A flavorful and hearty Cajun-inspired seafood stew that brings together shrimp, fish, and aromatic seasonings for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
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