Name: Catfish Etouffee Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 catfish filets; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 celery sticks, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup of roux; 2 cups of seafood or chicken broth; 2 tbsp of butter; 2 tbsp of vegetable oil; salt and black pepper to taste; cooked rice, to serve

Catfish Etouffee Recipe

Kristi Kling Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Catfish Etouffee Recipe

A Louisiana classic made with succulent catfish immersed in flavorful roux, onions, peppers, and served over rice.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

4 catfish filets
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup of roux
2 cups of seafood or chicken broth
2 tbsp of butter
2 tbsp of vegetable oil
salt and black pepper to taste
cooked rice, to serve

Instructions

In a large pan, heat the oil and butter. Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and cook until the vegetables are soft.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in the roux and broth and mix well.
Add the catfish, salt, and black pepper and bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve over cooked rice.