Name: South Carolina Catfish Stew Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb catfish fillets, cut into chunks; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 4 cups fish or vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; Salt and black pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

South Carolina Catfish Stew Recipe

Lilian Fullmer Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make South Carolina Catfish Stew

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb catfish fillets, cut into chunks
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 cups fish or vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, fish broth, bay leaf, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Season the catfish chunks with salt and black pepper, then add them to the pot. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the catfish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the South Carolina Catfish Stew hot, garnished with chopped parsley.