New Orleans Steamer

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups fish stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound crabmeat
• 1/2 pound scallops
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, fish stock, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops. Simmer until the seafood is cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
5. Stir in the parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• The New Orleans Steamer is a traditional Cajun stew that combines fresh seafood with a spicy broth.
• The dish is named after the steamboats that traveled along the Mississippi River in the 19th century.
• The stew is usually served with hot, crusty bread.