World'S Best Catfish Stew Recipe

Name: World'S Best Catfish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium bell pepper; 1 (16 oz.) can corn or fresh shucked equivalent; 2 cans stewed tomatoes, chopped; 1 to 2 cans tomato puree; 1 can tomato paste; 4 to 6 potatoes, medium cubed; 1/4 lb. thick sliced hickory smoked bacon; Italian herb mix; 1 Tbsp. minced celery; 3 to 5 lb. fresh catfish fillets (4 lb. is just right); seasoning salt to taste; crushed red pepper or Tabasco to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium bell pepper
1 (16 oz.) can corn or fresh shucked equivalent
2 cans stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 to 2 cans tomato puree
1 can tomato paste
4 to 6 potatoes, medium cubed
1/4 lb. thick sliced hickory smoked bacon
Italian herb mix
1 Tbsp. minced celery
3 to 5 lb. fresh catfish fillets (4 lb. is just right)
seasoning salt to taste
crushed red pepper or Tabasco to taste (optional)

1
Cook bacon until it is tearable and hard, but not too crisp. Saute bell pepper and onion in bacon grease.
2
Cook potatoes until firm with some Italian seasoning added to water.
3
Drain water; add chopped stewed tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, mostly drained canned corn, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, a tablespoon seasoning salt, minced celery, 1 can tomato puree and heat until it boils.
4
Cover catfish fillets with water in glass bowl; add teaspoon or more of Italian seasoning and microwave 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Drain water and chunk up catfish; add to hot stew.
6
Thicken mixture with tomato paste or an extra can of tomato puree.
7
Simmer awhile and serve in bowl; pass Tabasco.
8
Serve with cornbread and rice.

325

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium bell pepper, 1 (16 oz.) can corn or fresh shucked equivalent, 2 cans stewed tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, World'S Best Catfish Stew 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!

World'S Best Catfish Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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