Creole Fish

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Ingredients

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4 cutlets of snapper, king fish or tuna fish
1 tbsp seasoning
1 tbsp lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

seasonings of your choice
flour, for coating
oil, for frying

For Sauce:

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 thyme springs
1 1/2 cups  water
1/2 tsp cinnamon

hot pepper sauce to taste

1/4 cup tomato ketchup
4 green and red seasoning pepper, finely chopped
salt
parsley springs, to garnish

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The Method

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​1. Sprinkle the fish with the salt, pepper,  seasonings and lime juice, turning to coat.

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2. Set aside to marinate for at least 2 hours. 



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3. Place a little flour on a large plate and coat the fish.

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3. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan and fry the fish for about 5 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.

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4. Heat the oil & butter in a large pan and stir-fry the onion.

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5. Add tomatoes, garlic, and thyme, stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.

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6. Add water, ketchup, cinnamon and hot pepper sauce.

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7. Add the fried fish and the chopped peppers.

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8. Simmer until the fish is cooked through, and the water has reduced to a thick sauce.

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9. Adjust the seasoning with salt.  Serve hot, garnish with parsley.





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