Catfish Etouffee

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This will settle that Cajun craving. My husband asks for this repeatedly. He never gets tired of it!!

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

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)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir in catfish and parsley. Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

  4. Stir in 2 cups cooked white rice, and season with red pepper flakes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

306 Calories
10g Fat
31g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 890mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 628mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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