Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes
Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes layers tender catfish in a deeply flavored, dark roux sauce with tomatoes, bell pepper, and warm Cajun aromatics. The sauce is silky with a gentle heat, brightened by lemon and fresh parsley, perfect over steamed rice. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering when you want hearty Southern comfort.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until done.
- 2
In a large saucepan, warm the roux over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Stir in the broth and tomatoes. Season with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, black pepper, thyme, and salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the catfish and parsley. Simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- 4
Stir in 2 cups cooked white rice and season with red pepper flakes. Serve.
- Calories 299.6 kcal Moderate
- Protein 21.53 g Good Source
- Carbs 33.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.61 mg High
- Sodium 424.47 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.93 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.37 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.83 g Moderate
- Calcium 42.84 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate
- Potassium 750.03 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 115.86 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 9.44 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cajun Roux, and Catfish. Each serving provides about 299.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cajun Roux, Catfish, Diced Onion. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Catfish Étouffée with Rich Roux and Tomatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
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