Catfish Louisiana Recipe

Name: Catfish Louisiana
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -6 ounces catfish fillets; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup buttermilk; ¼ teaspoon hot sauce; 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, divided; 1 ½ cups flour; 1 cup vegetable oil; 3 cups rice, prepared; 14 lb small shrimp, peeled & deveined; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 tablespoons flour; ¼ cup celery, chopped; ¼ cup green pepper, chopped; ¼ cup onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup hot water; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; ¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

4 -6 ounces catfish fillets
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup buttermilk
¼ teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning, divided
1 ½ cups flour
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups rice, prepared
14 lb small shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons flour
¼ cup celery, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
¼ cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup hot water
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
¼ teaspoon cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 lemon, cut into wedges

1
Prepare shrimp topping first: Combine 2 Tbsp oil and flour with a wire whisk and cook in a heavy skillet until light brown.
2
Set mixture aside.
3
Cook celery, green pepper, and onion in 1 Tbsp oil in skillet over med-high heat stirring constantly for 1 minute.
4
Add shrimp and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5
Stir in water and remaining ingredients.
6
Heat to bubbling.
7
Gradually stir in reserved flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
8
Cook until thoroughly heated, then remove from heat but keep warm.
9
Catfish: In a medium bowl combine eggs and next 3 ingredients, plus 2 tsp cajun seasoning and set aside.
10
In a shallow dish combine flour and remaining 2 tsp cajun seasoning.
11
Dredge each fillet in flour, then in the egg mixture and fry in hot oil 5 minutes each side, or until golden.
12
(fry in batches, if necessary).
13
Remove from oil and drain on paper towel.
14
Serve over hot rice with shrimp topping spooned onto each fillet.
15
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or scallions, and a lemon wedge.

3227

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

164

Carbs

405

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -6 ounces catfish fillets, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, ½ cup buttermilk, ¼ teaspoon hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Catfish Louisiana 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.

Catfish Louisiana

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