Fish Tea (Caribbean Bouillabaisse) Recipe

Name: Fish Tea (Caribbean Bouillabaisse)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, small dice; 4 scallions, sliced; separate green and white; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 4 sprigs thyme; 2 bay leaves; 6 to 8 cups fish stock, recipe follows; 2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and large-diced; 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, large dice; 1 chayote, diced; 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, whole; 2 (1-inch thick) tile fish steaks; 3 (pound) black sea bass, filleted and cut into 2-inch pieces, save bones; 3 (1 pound) red snappers, filleted and cut into 2-inch pieces, save bones; 1 pound sweet water prawns, with heads; Salt and fresh ground pepper; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, small dice
4 scallions, sliced; separate green and white
6 garlic cloves, crushed
4 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
6 to 8 cups fish stock, recipe follows
2 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and large-diced
1 1/2 cups butternut squash, large dice
1 chayote, diced
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, whole
2 (1-inch thick) tile fish steaks
3 (pound) black sea bass, filleted and cut into 2-inch pieces, save bones
3 (1 pound) red snappers, filleted and cut into 2-inch pieces, save bones
1 pound sweet water prawns, with heads
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1
In a large braiser over medium heat melt butter; add onions, garlic, scallion whites, thyme, and bay leaves.
2
Allow to sweat for 5 minutes then add fish stock, raise heat and bring to a simmer.
3
Add potatoes, squash, chayote, Scotch Bonnet pepper, and a little salt.
4
When potatoes are tender, begin layering fish, start with tile, then bass, snapper, and shrimp then adjust with salt and pepper.
5
Simmer fish until firm and flakes to the touch, about 10 to15 minutes.
6
Sprinkle scallion greens and cilantro over top and serve.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons butter, 1 medium onion, small dice, 4 scallions, sliced; separate green and white, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Fish Tea (Caribbean Bouillabaisse) 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.

Fish Tea (Caribbean Bouillabaisse)

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