Fisherman Soup

5 from 2 votes

Fisherman Soup is a rich, flavorful dish loaded with shrimp, catfish, spicy peppers, and fresh veggies. It’s hearty, healthy, and perfect for anyone looking for a low carb, keto, or paleo-friendly meal that still brings big flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Tayo Oredola

Ingredients

4 lbs catfish
12 oz shrimp cooked
8 oz mushrooms
½ onion chopped
1 roma tomato
2 red bell peppers
2 habanero peppers
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon ground crayfish
1 teaspoon pepper soup spice optional
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1.5 tablespoon bouillon powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tbsp arrowroot powder optional thickener

Instructions

Blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper, and habanero peppers.
1 roma tomato, 2 red bell peppers, 2 habanero peppers
Pour olive oil into a pot and when heated, add the onions.
2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ onion
Sauté till translucent.
Pour in the blended tomatoes & pepper and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
Add in the spices and stir. Then pour in 4 cups of water.
2 tablespoon ground crayfish, 1 teaspoon pepper soup spice, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1.5 tablespoon bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
To thicken, mix the arrowroot powder with ¼ cup of water & pour it in.
2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
Simmer for 5 mins, then add the catfish.
4 lbs catfish
After 10 minutes, add the shrimp and mushrooms.
12 oz shrimp, 8 oz mushrooms
Simmer for 10-15 mins or until all the seafood & mushrooms are cooked through.

Notes

Add fresh herbs: Don't add herbs while the soup is simmering; add them just before serving for added flavor. You can top this soup with basil or scent leaves.
Simmer longer: Before adding the fish, simmer the vegetables and spices for longer so the flavors have more time to blend and strengthen.
Less habanero pepper: If you're not into spicy food, reduce the amount of habanero pepper to bring down the heat.
Add more spice: Those who love spicy food can add more cayenne pepper or even some chili pepper.
Use different vegetables: Feel free to use a variety of peppers, zucchini, or whatever vegetables you have on hand.
It's better the next day: Some dishes get better after sitting – this soup is one of them. Let it sit overnight to let the flavors blend together and get a little sharper.

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