A quick and easy blackened catfish and rice recipe. I like to serve this over a Cajun flavored spicy white rice. Although the rice is optional, the slightly spicy Cajun flavor of the rice brings out the taste of the catfish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 (8 ounce) fillets catfish
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Bring rice, water, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 2
While rice is cooking, mix thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dill weed, and lemon pepper in a bowl until well blended. Brush catfish fillets with butter and sprinkle with seasoning mixture other both sides.
Step 3
Heat any remaining melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry seasoned catfish in butter until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Step 4
Serve catfish over a plate of seasoned rice. Pour leftover butter from the skillet over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 539 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat17g | 84% |
Cholesterol114mg | 38% |
Sodium972mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 14% |
Calcium39mg | 3% |
Iron4mg | 19% |
Potassium431mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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