Creole Catfish Étouffée
Creole Catfish Étouffée highlights tender catfish smothered in a rich, tomato-and-thyme pan sauce with the trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. A touch of Louisiana hot sauce and Worcestershire adds warmth and depth, while fresh parsley brightens each bite. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a lighter take that still feels hearty enough for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion, green pepper, and celery; cook until the vegetables just start to soften, about 7 minutes.
- 3
Add tomatoes, broth, hot sauce, thyme, Worcestershire, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and saucy, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Place the catfish pieces on top of the vegetable mixture.
- 7
Cook, covered, until the catfish is just cooked through and opaque, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Remove the catfish from the skillet and keep warm.
- 9
Stir parsley into the skillet.
- 10
Serve the étouffée and catfish over riced cauliflower.
- 11
Sprinkle with green onion.
- Calories 323.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.03 g Good Source
- Carbs 29.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 13.77 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.51 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.28 mg High
- Sodium 464.57 mg High
- Fiber 8.24 g Good Source
- Sugar 9.34 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.59 g Low Source
- Calcium 81.9 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate
- Potassium 1302.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 247.06 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 15.11 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creole Catfish Étouffée is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Catfish, Celery, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 323.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creole Catfish Étouffée?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creole Catfish Étouffée made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Catfish, Celery, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Creole Catfish Étouffée?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creole Catfish Étouffée?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 323.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creole Catfish Étouffée easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 11 steps.
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