Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 4 ounces tasso ham, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup cooked Camellia Brand Creole Red Beans, drained (no sausage)
- 3/4 cup chicken stock, divided
- 1 dried bayleaf
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 4 (6-8 ounce) gulf fish fillets, skin on, scales removed (or no skin)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon blackened seasoning (more or less to you likening)
- Camellia Brand Jambalaya Cajun Seasoning Mix with shrimp (can be made without shrimp)
- Sauteed Veggies (of your choice)
- Parsley (garnish)
Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add Tasso; cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Let drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato and shallot; cook for 1 minute, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Add beans, 1/2 cup stock, and bay leaf, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In the container of a blender, place bean mixture. Secure lid on blender and remove center piece of lid to let steam escape; place a clean towel over opening in lid to avoid splatters. Add remaining 1/4 cup stock, and process until smooth; return to saucepan. Add cream. Bring sauce to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season fillets with blackening seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Once oil begins to smoke, add fillets, skin side down, and cook until skin is crisp, about 3 minutes. Turn fillets, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes more. Transfer fillets to a plate with warm Jambalaya and Sauteed Veggies. Drizzle with red bean sauce. Sprinkle Tasso over sauce. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.