Cajun spiced fish stew

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more economical.

crawfish

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: shrimp

Shrimp can be more accessible and affordable than crawfish.

Cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: regular seasoning

Making your own blend can be healthier and cheaper.

Heat the oil over a medium heat.

Add the onions and lemongrass and cook until the onions are translucent, around 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute.

Add the tomatoes and Cajun Blackening Spice Blend, and mix well. Cook for a further 3 minutes.

Add the water and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the fish and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Add the carrots and potatoes, cover, and leave to simmer for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens