Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb butterfish cut 1" pcs
  • 2 tsp Emeril's Essence see * Note
  • 4 slc bacon minced
  • 1 1/2 c. minced yellow onions
  • 3/4 c. minced celery
  • 3/4 c. minced red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1 lb Idaho potatoes - (abt 2 large) peeled, and cut into 1/2" dice
  • 3 c. fish stock (or possibly canned low-sodium chicken broth)
  • 2 c. corn kernels
  • 1 1/2 c. half-and-half
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Method

  • Season the butterfish with the Essence and set aside.
  • In a medium, heavy stockpot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat till just crisp and the fat is rendered, about 4 min.
  • Add in the onions, celery and bell pepper, salt and cayenne, and cook till soft, about 3 min.
  • Add in the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add in the potatoes and stock and simmer for 5 min.
  • Add in the corn and simmer for 5 min.
  • Add in the half-and-half, and bring to a boil.
  • Add in the butterfish, lower the heat, and simmer till the fish flakes, about 10 to 15 min.
  • Stir in the parsley and serve warm in soup bowls.
  • This recipe yields 6 servings.