Catfish and shrimp stew

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2cupsChopped onion
2Cl Garlic; minced
28ouncesTomatoes
3tablespoonsTomato paste
1Bay leaf
4cupsWater
1cupDry white wine
8ouncesClam juice
½poundsMedium shrimp; shelled
2cansFillets
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
Coriander; or parsley
Lemon slices

Directions

In large soup pot, heat oil. Saute onion and garlic until unions are transparent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaf. Cover and simmer 25 minutes. Add water, wine and claim juice. Simmer uncovered 45 minutes.

Add shrimp, catfish (cut into 1-inch cubes), salt and pepper. Cook 10 minutes, or until catfish flakes easily. Remove bay leaf. Garnish each serving with chopped coriander and lemon slices.

Serves 8.

Serve with fresh salad and French bread.