Instructions: Saute onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery and onion tops in oil. Add Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, lemon juice, and water. Simmer 30 minutes. Add seasoned turtle meat and simmer 1 hour. Serve over hot rice.

Serves 4.

Note: This courtbouillon can be varied by substituting frog legs, gar fish, alligator tail or catfish instead of turtle.

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