Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice
Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice features flaky catfish simmered with sweet onions in a gently spiced curry gravy, creating a warm, pepper-kissed sauce that soaks into fluffy rice. The buttery finish and fresh parsley add balance and brightness. Serve this comforting dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the fillets under cold water and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- 3
Place the catfish in a medium saucepan and add water, onions, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until the fish is tender but not falling apart, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fish to a serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 4
Bring the cooking liquid in the saucepan back to a boil; boil until it reduces to 1 cup, then keep it warm over low heat.
- 5
Combine the flour, curry, and butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork or your fingertips until a smooth paste forms. Roll teaspoon-sized portions of the paste into balls.
- 6
Return the cooking liquid to a simmer. While stirring slowly and continuously, drop the balls into the liquid one at a time, letting each one dissolve before adding the next. Cook until the sauce just returns to a boil and thickens to the consistency of gravy, about 5 minutes. Check the seasoning.
- 7
Pour the gravy over the fish and boiled rice, sprinkle some parsley on top, and serve hot.
- Calories 1051.9 kcal High 53%
- Protein 46.88 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 161.02 g 59%
- Total Fat 20.88 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 7.1 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.15 mg High 46%
- Sodium 254.13 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 7.03 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 13.49 g --
- Added Sugars 10.01 g High 20%
- Calcium 42.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 6.61 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 952.96 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 4.69 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Catfish, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 1051.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Catfish, Curry Powder, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1051.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice healthy?
- Curried Catfish with Onions and Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 1051.9 calories and 46.88 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 254.13 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.1 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.01 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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