Black Drum Creole Recipe

Name: Black Drum Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. black drum fish; 1 c. chopped onions; 1 c. chopped bell pepper; 1 c. chopped parsley; 4 cloves chopped garlic; 4 bay leaves; 6 oz. can tomato paste; 16 oz. can whole tomatoes; 2 c. water; 2 lemons; salt and red pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp. basil; dash of Tabasco sauce; 1/2 c. cooking oil; 7 Tbsp. flour

Servings: persons

5 lb. black drum fish
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. chopped parsley
4 cloves chopped garlic
4 bay leaves
6 oz. can tomato paste
16 oz. can whole tomatoes
2 c. water
2 lemons
salt and red pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. basil
dash of Tabasco sauce
1/2 c. cooking oil
7 Tbsp. flour

1
Clean fish well.
2
Score on each side at 1-inch intervals. Season fish well, using salt and pepper.
3
Squeeze lemon juice. Place in heavy casserole dish and set aside.
4
In a heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat.
5
Add flour and make roux.
6
Add seasonings. Saute until done.
7
Add tomato paste, tomatoes and water.
8
Blend well.
9
Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
10
Add rest of seasonings. Season to taste.
11
Cook approximately 20 minutes.
12
Pour gravy over fish.
13
Cook, uncovered, in oven for approximately 1 hour at 350u00b0.
14
Add water as necessary to retain volume.

472

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. black drum fish, 1 c. chopped onions, 1 c. chopped bell pepper, 1 c. chopped parsley, and more.

Yes, Black Drum Creole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Drum Creole

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