This spicy and flavourful broth is best served with rice. It’s a nice combo for when you want to give yourself a treat – especially if you are a catfish lover. Your family will definitely love this treat as it is different from the regular household dishes.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 cloves garlic
• A handful of diced tomatoes
• 3 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Minced 4 cubes beef bouillon
• A handful of sliced okra
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dry crab boil
• 2 pounds catfish fillets, adequately cut into pieces
• 5 cups hot water

Preparation

• Chop all fresh spice on the list above and set aside.
• Warm oil in medium heat; stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
• Cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water and add to pot.
• Add tomatoes, okra, shrimp and stir. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaves, and crab boil.
• Bring to a boil; cover, and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add the catfish to the pot, cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove and serve with boiled white or brown rice.