Blackened Catfish A La Mer Recipe

Name: Blackened Catfish A La Mer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 ounces catfish fillets; 2 tablespoons margarine, melted; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb lump blue crab meat; 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 4 ounces seafood stock or 4 ounces water

Servings: persons

36 ounces catfish fillets
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb lump blue crab meat
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 lb parmesan cheese, grated
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 ounces seafood stock or 4 ounces water

1
Place the catfish filets and the melted margarine in a flat dish, saturating the catfish completely.
2
Sprinkle cajun seasoning onto one side of the catfish filets, completely covering the filets with a coat of seasoning.
3
Place filets seasoning side down on a white hot cast iron skillet or griddle until edges of filets are white.
4
Sprinkle the same amount of seasoning on the exposed side of the filets as you did in the previous process and turn with spatula.
5
Cook until filet meat is completely cooked but moist, with a blackened exterior coat of spices.
6
Be cautious not to over cook as the blackening skillet is extremely hot.
7
Place the butter, garlic, green onions, shrimp and crab into a two quart saucepan. Gently saute until lightly browned.
8
Add the seafood stock.
9
Cook until shrimp are just pink.
10
Lower heat and add heavy whipping cream. Cook while stirring constantly until a gentle boil.
11
Add more seafood seasoning to season to taste, mild or spicy.
12
Add parmesan cheese to thicken.
13
Remove from heat.
14
To serve, place a catfish filet on the center of the plate, completely covering it with the sauce. If desired, the catfish can be served over a bed of dirty or white rice.

418

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 ounces catfish fillets, 2 tablespoons margarine, melted, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Blackened Catfish A La Mer falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blackened Catfish A La Mer

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