Uncle Don's Baked Fish Creole Recipe

Name: Uncle Don's Baked Fish Creole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¾ cup chopped peeled onion; 1 tablespoon chopped seeded green bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 cup canned tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 whole bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon crushed dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups hot water; 3 lbs orange roughy fillets (see note)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup chopped peeled onion
1 tablespoon chopped seeded green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup canned tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 whole bay leaf
¼ teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups hot water
3 lbs orange roughy fillets (see note)

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2
Melt butter over medium-low heat in large, heavy skillet; saute onion, green pepper and garlic, until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add flour and mix well; continue cooking, stirring often, until flour has browned a bit, about 1 minute.
4
Add tomato sauce, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper.
5
Gradually stir in hot water.
6
Cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
7
Arrange fish in shallow baking pan; cover with sauce.
8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
9
Remove bay leaf prior to serving.
10
Note: Any firm-fleshed white fish can be substituted for orange roughly in this recipe.

345

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¾ cup chopped peeled onion, 1 tablespoon chopped seeded green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Uncle Don's Baked Fish 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.

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Uncle Don's Baked Fish Creole

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