New Orleans Court-Bouillon

• 1 whole red snapper, about 1 1/2 pounds, dressed
• Essence
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup julienne onions
• 1 cup julienne green peppers
• Salt and fresh black pepper
• 2 mild green chilies, julienne
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups peeled, seeded and julienned tomatoes
• 2 cups white burgundy
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. Season the snapper with Essence.
2. In a large saute pan with lid, heat the olive oil.
3. When the oil is hot, saute the onions and peppers for 3 minutes, or until wilted.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add the chilies, garlic, bay leaves and tomatoes.
6. Saute for 2 minutes.
7. Add the wine and bring up to a simmer.
8. Lay the whole fish on top of the vegetables.
9. Cover with a lid and cook until the meat of the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
10. Stir in the parsley.
11. Check the seasonings.
12. Remove the fish and set aside.
13. Spoon the vegetables and broth in the center of an oversized bowl.
14. Lay the fish directly on top of the vegetables.
15. Garnish with chopped chives.
16. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
17. Yield: about 2/3 cup
18. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
19. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

red snapper, olive oil, julienne onions, julienne green peppers, salt, green chilies, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, white burgundy, parsley, chives, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/new-orleans-court-bouillon-recipe.html (may not work)