Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 bay leaf, crushed

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup vegetable oil

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups chopped onion

2 cups chopped green bell pepper

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/2 cups tomato sauce

7 cups fish stock

2 cups shucked oysters

1 cup crabmeat

1 pound small shrimp - peeled and deveined, shells reserved for stock


Directions

Prep     15 m
Cook    1 h 20 m
Ready In    1 h 45 m


1.Combine the red, white, and black peppers, paprika, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and salt; set aside.

2.In a heavy pot, 5 quart or larger, heat oil over medium heat, warming the pot first. Add onions, celery, and green pepper.