Cajun Seafood Sauce
Ingredients of Cajun Seafood Sauce
Cooking oil 2 tsp. 10 mL
Chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL
Garlic clove, minced 1 1
Diced green pepper 1/2 cup 125 mL
Diced celery 1/4 cup 60 mL
Cajun seasoning 1 tbsp. 15 mL
Dried thyme 1/2 tsp. 2 mL
Bay leaf (see Note) 1 1
Can of diced tomatoes (with juice) 14 oz. 398 mL
Clam tomato beverage 1/2 cup 125 mL
Dry white wine 1/4 cup 60 mL
Granulated sugar 1 tsp. 5 mL
Package of frozen mixed seafood, thawed 12 oz. 340 g
Cod fillets, any small bones removed, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1/2 lb. 225 g
Chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. 15 mL
How to Cajun Seafood Sauce
Heat cooking oil in large saucepan on medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until onion is softened.
Add next 5 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until celery starts to soften
Add next 4 ingredients. Stir. Bring to a bpol. Simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes to blend flavours.
Add seafood mix and cod. Cook, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring once, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Add basil. Stir in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 day. Makes about 5 cups (1.25 L)
Note : While stirring, be careful not to break up the bay leaf.