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Fish Two O'Clock Bayou

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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound bass fish (or other white fish) fillet, cut into about 4 pieces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup stock (hot seafood stock)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion (tops only)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine the salt, cayenne and black pepper.

  • Step 2: Take a rounded 1/2 teaspoon and sprinkle it over both sides of the fish.

  • Step 3: Let stand 1/2 hour. Reserve remaining salt and pepper mixtur.

  • Step 4: Heat the butter in a large skillet over high heat until it is half melted.

  • Step 5: Add onions, celery, bell peppers and the remaining salt and pepper mixture.

  • Step 6: Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 7: Add the flour and 1/2 cup of the stock and stir until well blended.

  • Step 8: Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining stock.

  • Step 9: Add fish in a single layer and sprinkle green onions over the top.

  • Step 10: Cover and cook just until fish is cooked, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 11: Serve immediately.


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