Best Cajun Style Catfish Recipes

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CAJUN-STYLE CATFISH



Cajun-Style Catfish image

These nicely spiced fillets are sure to win you a boatload of compliments! "I got the original recipe from a chef in the culinary arts department of a college where I used to work," recalls reader Dolores Barnas from Basdell, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Refrigerated butter-flavored spray

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spritz both sides of fish with butter-flavored spray. Dip one side of each fillet in spice mixture. , Place spice side down in a large skillet coated with butter-flavored spray. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED CATFISH



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This is a recipe handed down to me by my father, and is one of my favorite Cajun-style dishes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I am currently attempting to figure out a way to cook this dish on the George Foreman Grill; stay tuned for the results!

Provided by James Naron

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb boneless catfish fillet
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
butter or oil (for cooking)

Steps:

  • NOTES: You MUST use butter or oil; margarine will not work.
  • A large cast-iron skillet works best for this, but any large non-stick skillet will work.
  • This recipe will work with nearly any type of boneless fish fillets, but catfish seems to be one of the tastiest.
  • This recipe produces a LOT of smoke, so make sure you have a good vent above your stove, or open some doors and/or windows.
  • Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • Coat fillets evenly with mixture.
  • Heat small amount of butter or oil in skillet until hot.
  • Place fillets in skillet.
  • Cook 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Change butter or oil if it gets too black.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.4, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 62.3, Sodium 694.5, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 17.7

CAJUN-STYLE FILLET OF CATFISH WITH SPICY BUTTER SAUCE



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This works well with Talipia also. I didn't have bread to make fresh crumbs from once and used packaged crumbs but I much prefer the fresh crumbs. If you don't have fresh herbs, use half the amounts listed of dried herbs (but fresh is best).

Provided by TPubmgjbd

Categories     Catfish

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 catfish fillets (about 1/2 lb. each)
1/2-1 teaspoon salt, depending on taste
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons oil
12 tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 -4 dashes Tabasco sauce, depending on taste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onion (including tops)
1 teaspoon thyme or 1 teaspoon basil, chopped
parsley (to garnish)
lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse fillets and ry well.
  • Season each fillet with a mixture of salt, lemon pepper and cayenne.
  • Rub oil in a 9x13" glass baking dish.
  • Place fillets in prepared baking dish and top fillets with 4 Tablespoons of the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle with fresh bread crumbs and 2 Tablespoons of the fresh lemon juice.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes, just until fish flakes easily.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Butter Sauce: Combine all remaining butter and lemon juice with other sauce ingredients, except parsley and lemon slices for garnish.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place fillets on serving dish, top with butter sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

CAJUN-STYLE CATFISH-GEORGE FOREMAN GRILL



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Never made fish on a George Foreman Grill before but this turned out real good. Easy, fast and stayed moist. This would work on other fish also.

Provided by Catnip46

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon blackened fish seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 catfish fillets
vegetable oil cooking spray
lemon wedge
celery top

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle lemon juice and seasoning mixture on both sides of fish.
  • Spray grill with cooking spray and pre-heat grill. Grill fish for 3 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Remove fish from grill and place on serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges and celery tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 155.9, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 24.3

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