How to Make Catfish Etouffee - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you craving a taste of Louisiana cuisine? Look no further than this delicious Catfish Etouffee recipe. This classic dish is a staple in Cajun cooking, and it's easy to see why. The combination of tender catfish, rich and flavorful gravy, and aromatic spices makes this dish a surefire crowd pleaser.

Etouffee, which means "smothered" in French, is a cooking technique that involves heavily seasoned seafood or meat that is cooked in a thick gravy and served over rice. In this recipe, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup enriched white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons brown roux
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until done.
  • In a large saucepan, warm roux over medium heat. Stir in onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in broth and tomatoes. Season with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, black pepper, thyme, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in catfish and parsley. Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Stir in 2 cups cooked white rice, and season with red pepper flakes. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 890mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 628mg