recipilot.com

Blackened Catfish with Shrimp Sauce

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/healthy-blackened-catfish-shrimp-sauce/

Ingredients

The fish

  • 4 fillets catfish

Blackened Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon parsley, crushed
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Shrimp Etouffee

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • cup chopped celery
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 2 cups seafood broth
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Combine all blackened seasoning ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Brush melted butter over catfish fillets and coat with the seasoning on both sides.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet until very hot, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add leftover butter to the skillet and place catfish fillets in it.
  5. Cook catfish for about 4 minutes on each side until blackened.
  6. In a large saucepan, combine butter, oil, and flour, cooking until smooth.
  7. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  9. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and Creole seasoning, cooking for 5 minutes.
  10. Gradually pour in seafood broth, bring to a boil, and simmer.
  11. Add shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes, adjusting thickness with broth or water as needed.
  12. Stir in green onions and parsley before serving with the blackened catfish.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
468
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
9g
Total protein
75g
Sodium
202mg
Cholesterol
261mg

You might also like

Blackened Shrimp And Pasta

Southern Fried Catfish

Blackened Shrimp Pasta

Baked Catfish

Southern Fried Catfish Nuggets