Authentic Nigerian Fisherman Soup – Bold, Hearty & Irresistible | Joyful Cook

Ingredients

• 1 large catfish (cleaned and cut into pieces)
• 1 cup shrimp (deveined and deshelled)
• 1 handful periwinkles (optional)
• 5-6 medium-sized cocoyams (for thickening)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons ground crayfish
• 2 tablespoons ground uziza seeds
• 2-3 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to spice preference)
• 2 cups water (or as needed)
• 1 shrimp seasoning cube
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons palm oil
• 1 handful uziza leaves (substitute with spinach if unavailable)