Cajun Creole Goodness

A flavorful and liver-friendly Cajun Creole dish that will transport your taste buds to Louisiana. This recipe combines the richness of traditional Cajun flavors with ingredients that support liver health. Savor the spicy, tangy, and aromatic blend while nourishing your body.
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt (optional, adjust to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until they become tender.
- 2.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.
- 3.
Gently place the fish fillets and shrimp into the skillet, making sure they are covered with the sauce. Pour in the broth.
- 4.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the shrimp turn pink.
- 5.
Remove the bay leaves and carefully transfer the Cajun Creole dish to serving plates.
- 6.
Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley.
- 7.
Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.