Seafood Jollof

Published on 8 February 2025 at 20:57

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a food processor add 2 onions, tomatoes, garlic, scotch bonnet and bell pepper. Pulse until smooth.

  • Add olive oil to a heated pan and pour in the blended tomatoes and onions, followed by the seasonings; bay leaves, mixed herbs, fresh thyme, black pepper, curry powder and salt to taste.

  • Simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce has reduced and is deep red in colour.

  • Add the rice, 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.

  • For this seafood. In a separate pan add olive oil, then begin adding the seafood mix one at a time.

  • Season all the seafood with black pepper, mixed herbs, sea salt and garlic.

  • Lightly stir fry for 3-4 minutes until cooked.

  • Once the rice has cooked add the seafood over the rice and serve.