Seafood Stew

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour, cook, stirring constantly until flour is dark brown – about 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Add celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, about 10-15 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in curry powder, cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes, water, sugar, red pepper flakes and salt. Heat to a boil, then reduce heat to low and keep warm.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

5. 5

   Cut fish into bite-sized chunks. Pour sauce into 2-quart casserole dish, arrange fish and shrimp in sauce.

6. 6

   Bake casserole, uncovered 30-35 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with good crusty bread to dip in stew.