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February 1, 2024

Fisherman soup is a scrumptious traditional dish that has gained popularity worldwide, particularly in coastal regions. This soup perfectly blends seafood and vegetables, making it a wholesome and flavourful meal that seafood enthusiasts love.
In Africa, the dish is known as fisherman soup, commonly found in countries such as Sao Tome and Principe. It’s called fish soup in Europe and is widely available in countries like Germany and Hungary.
Fisherman soup is prepared using various seafood, including fish, shrimp, clams, and mussels. These ingredients are carefully selected to complement each other in flavour and texture. The seafood is then cooked with vegetables such as onions, garlic, and tomatoes that add depth and richness to the broth. The vegetables are sautéed to bring their flavours before adding the seafood to the pot.
To enhance the flavour of the seafood, fisherman soup is seasoned with herbs and spices like bay leaves, thyme, and paprika. The blend of these spices gives the soup a unique taste that’s hard to resist.
Fisherman soup is a hearty meal that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s an appetizing and fulfilling meal that’s perfect for seafood enthusiasts. The soup is typically served hot, and it’s known to be an excellent comfort.

Nigeria Fisherman Recipe

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Fisherman soup is a popular dish from São Tomé and Príncipe, an African island nation near the equator. Interestingly, Nigerians have also developed a taste for this soup which has become a delicacy that can be enjoyed in Uyo and other towns in Akwa Ibom State.

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Prep Time 35

Cook Time 1 10

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine African/Nigerian

Servings 4 People

Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients

2 kg Fish preferably Catfish or Croaker
1 Cup Chopped Jumbo Shrimps
5 pcs Large Snails
1 cup Periwinkle Isam
1 cup Prawns
4 pcs Crabs Optional
1 tbsp Crayfish
1/2-3/4 cup Palm oil
1 Chili Pepper
1 Red Onion Medium
3 Seasoning cubes/powder
Salt to taste
Sliced Okra Optional
Ngolo
Stock fish Cooked (Optional)
1 tbsp Ground Uziza seed
1/2 cup Pounded Yam
Small bunch Uziza leaves shredded

Instructions

Firstly, wash the fresh catfish and then cut it into pieces. Next, clean the snails, prawns, and ngolo and keep them aside.
Boil and Pound the yam
Place the fish, snail, dried fish, and stockfish in a medium-sized pot. Season with salt and 1 seasoning cube.
Add onion, scotch bonnet, Cameroon pepper, a little more scotch bonnet, ground uziza seed, and 2 cups of water.
To prepare, cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it cook on low for 5 minutes.
Take out the fish and keep it aside
Increase the heat, add Ngolo, crayfish, 2 seasoning cubes, and some water. Cook the snail until done.
To prepare the dish, start by boiling the ingredients. Once boiled, add Palm oil and lumps of pounded yam.
Cook until the soup thickens and has a uniform colour. Remove any remaining lumps of pounded yam. These are delicious to eat.
Gently add the fish, prawn, periwinkle, and okra. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add shredded Uziza leaves to the pot and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Once done, remove the pot from heat.

Notes

You can serve Fisherman soup with any swallow, but it's best with pounded yam. Some enjoy it alone or with boiled rice. Click here to order.

Keyword Fisherman Soup

Whelks – (Ngolo).

What is Ngolo?
Whelks, known as ‘Ngolo’ in South-South Nigeria, are marine snails. They are edible molluscs, also referred to as gastropods. In the United States, they are commonly called scungilli.