The Honorable John Breaux

former United States Senator, Louisiana

Specialty Recipe

Fish Neapolitan

"I am pleased to provide you with copies of my family's favorite recipes. All of these recipes are considered authentic Cajun food from the Cajun country of Louisiana where I was born." - Senator John Breaux

This recipe was submitted by Beth Breaux, daughter of Senator John Breaux.

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons vermouth

1 onion, chopped

1/4 green pepper, chopped

2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

3 medium tomatoes, cut in pieces

1/2 cup tomato juice

1/2 teaspoon basil

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 pound of fish fillets (sea bass, snapper, or perch)

Heat vermouth in large frying pan and cook onions 2 to 3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients except fish. Simmer until tomatoes and peppers are soft, about 10 minutes. Add fish and simmer until fish flakes. Great low-calorie meal!

Yield: 4 servings

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