Best Cajun Compromise Catfish Recipes

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CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH



Cajun Blackened Catfish image

This is a recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His family adopted me (friendly) many years ago and we have swapped Cajun and Creole recipes through the years.

Provided by Paul Schultz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets, skinned
¾ cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
  • Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
  • When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 545.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CAJUN CATFISH SUPREME



Cajun Catfish Supreme image

I entered this recipe in a large neighborhood Cajun party contest, and won first prize. It is an unusual, but delicious way of preparing catfish.

Provided by Lu

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut in strips
2 teaspoons Cajun-style blackened seasoning
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced green onions
1 pound small, peeled shrimp
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of shrimp soup

Steps:

  • Sprinkle catfish strips with blackened fish seasoning. Spread catfish with mayonnaise. Place in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter until it begins to sizzle. Sear the fish strips until golden, turning once. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and arrange fish in a single layer.
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in butter until golden. Stir in parsley, green onions, and shrimp. Reduce heat to low, and cook until shrimp are pink and tender. Stir in cream of shrimp soup, and blend well. Ladle soup mixture over fish in baking dish.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 225.4 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1290.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

BAKED CAJUN CATFISH



Baked Cajun Catfish image

This is our favorite way to serve catfish. I've made this with half of the spices at first. Then my family got older, I doubled the spices. -Wendy Stenman

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH



Cajun Baked Catfish image

This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika. -Jim Gales, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 catfish or tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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