Blackened Catfish with Shrimp Sauce
Ingredients
The fish
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
-
⅓
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
- Combine all blackened seasoning ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Brush melted butter over catfish fillets and coat with the seasoning on both sides.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet until very hot, about 10 minutes.
- Add leftover butter to the skillet and place catfish fillets in it.
- Cook catfish for about 4 minutes on each side until blackened.
- In a large saucepan, combine butter, oil, and flour, cooking until smooth.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and Creole seasoning, cooking for 5 minutes.
- Gradually pour in seafood broth, bring to a boil, and simmer.
- Add shrimp and cook for 5 more minutes, adjusting thickness with broth or water as needed.
- 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
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