Creole-Style Court Bouillon

Ingredients

• Paprika Oil (or Annatto)

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika

• Broth

  • 1 1/2 lb (675 g) skinless snapper or grouper fillets
  • 3 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups (500 ml) cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
  • 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 slices lime
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 habanero pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper