Ingredients

  • 2 lb. fillet bass
  • 1 lb. deveined shrimp (optional)
  • 1 stick oleo
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 celery sticks, chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 large can V-8 juice
  • 1/2 small can tomato paste
  • 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes with juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
  • 1 Tbsp. Tony Chachere
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 qt. water
  • 2 Tbsp. flour

Method

  • Cook fish in water (boil 15 minutes).
  • Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery in oil.
  • Add flour to sauteed vegetables and brown lightly.
  • Add to fish and water.
  • Add V-8 juice, tomato paste, Ro-Tel tomatoes with juice, Worcestershire and Tony's.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook covered on low for approximately 1 hour. If using shrimp, add to couvillion the last 30 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.