Cajun Catfish with Spicy Strawberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Cajun Catfish with Spicy Strawberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs catfish fillets; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces hot pepper sauce; 1 ½ cups strawberry preserves; ½ cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ¼ cup seafood cocktail sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste); 2 teaspoons horseradish; ¾ cup cornmeal; ¾ cup flour; ½ cup safflower oil, or other vegetable oil; fresh strawberries, sliced; 1 sprig parsley (or a bit of chopped basil)

Servings: persons

2 lbs catfish fillets
salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces hot pepper sauce
1 ½ cups strawberry preserves
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup seafood cocktail sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons horseradish
¾ cup cornmeal
¾ cup flour
½ cup safflower oil, or other vegetable oil
fresh strawberries, sliced
1 sprig parsley (or a bit of chopped basil)

1
Place fillets in large shallow dish.
2
Season fish with salt, black pepper and hot pepper sauce; cover and refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
3
When ready to cook the dish: in a small saucepan over low heat, combine the preserves, vinegar, soy sauce, cocktail sauce, garlic and horseradish; let simmer, stirring occasionally.
4
In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal and flour.
5
Drain catfish and dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating on all sides.
6
In a heavy skillet over medium high temperature, heat the oil; when it is hot, add the dredged catfish fillets and fry, browning both sides.
7
Drain the cooked fillets well on paper towels; keep warm.
8
Prepare to serve: get out the individual serving plates, then spoon 1/4 cup sauce on each and top with the catfish fillets.
9
Garnish with sliced strawberries and parsley (or a bit of chopped basil).
10
Serve and enjoy!
11
This is an adopted recipe.

429

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs catfish fillets, salt, freshly ground black pepper, 2 ounces hot pepper sauce, and more.

Yes, Cajun Catfish with Spicy Strawberry Sauce 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!

Cajun Catfish with Spicy Strawberry Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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