Catfish Etouffee

This will settle that Cajun craving. A dark roux is the base for this dish made with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and parsley, and seasoned with thyme, bay leaves, and lemon.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups beef broth
• red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup enriched white rice
• 4 tablespoons brown roux
• 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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