Best 7 Cajun Catfish With Fruit Salsa Recipes

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Cajun catfish with fruit salsa is a delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun spices with the sweet and tangy flavors of a vibrant fruit salsa. The catfish is coated in a flavorful blend of Cajun seasonings and then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and flaky on the inside. The fruit salsa is made with a variety of fresh fruits, such as mango, pineapple, and cilantro, and adds a refreshing and zesty contrast to the richness of the catfish.

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CAJUN CATFISH WITH FRUIT SALSA



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"I got the idea for this recipe from my brother-in-law, Brett, a fabulous 'experimental' cook," says Katherine Nelson of Palmdale, California. "Even the pickiest of eaters will crave more of this dish, so you might want to double the recipe!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
SALSA:
2 medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and diced
1 cup diced cantaloupe
1/2 cup diced honeydew
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of fillets with butter; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Place on a broiler pan; broil 6 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 calories, Fat 48g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 4444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

GRILLED CATFISH WITH HOMEMADE SALSA



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A fast, easy, cookout favourite. Serve with grilled potato and veggie kabob, and Mexican cornbread, or tortillas.

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 medium jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Sprinkle catfish with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Place catfish in a well-oiled grill basket, or on a well-oiled grill rack.
  • Grill on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals for about 5 minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily.
  • HOMEMADE SALSA: In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, vinegar and salt and stir well Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Chill to store.
  • Serve over catfish fillets, hot off the grill.

CAJUN CATFISH SUPREME



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I entered this recipe in a large neighborhood Cajun party contest, and won first prize. It is an unusual, but delicious way of preparing catfish.

Provided by Lu

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut in strips
2 teaspoons Cajun-style blackened seasoning
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup sliced green onions
1 pound small, peeled shrimp
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of shrimp soup

Steps:

  • Sprinkle catfish strips with blackened fish seasoning. Spread catfish with mayonnaise. Place in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter until it begins to sizzle. Sear the fish strips until golden, turning once. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and arrange fish in a single layer.
  • In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in butter until golden. Stir in parsley, green onions, and shrimp. Reduce heat to low, and cook until shrimp are pink and tender. Stir in cream of shrimp soup, and blend well. Ladle soup mixture over fish in baking dish.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 225.4 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1290.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CAJUN CATFISH WITH FRUIT SALSA



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'I got the idea for this recipe from my brother-in-law, Brett, a fabulous 'experimental' cook,' says Katherine Nelson of Palmdale, California. 'Even the pickiest of eaters will crave more of this dish, so you might want to double the recipe!'

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 fruit (2-7/8" dia)s medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned and diced
1 cup diced cantaloupe
½ cup diced honeydew
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Brush both sides of fillets with butter; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Place on a broiler pan; broil 6 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1933.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 565.3 mg, Fat 112.6 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 162.8 g, SaturatedFat 39.8 g, Sodium 3667.1 mg, Sugar 42.7 g

CAJUN GRILLED CATFISH WITH APRICOT SALSA



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This recipe can be adapted for an indoor grill, a George Forman grill or even outside over gas or charcoal. There is plenty of spice to spice up your life!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Catfish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets, approximately
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 slices limes, thin
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup diced turkish dried apricot
3/4 cup fresh diced pineapple
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 medium shiitake mushrooms, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients for the salsa and refrigerate until ready to serve
  • In a small jar, combine all the ingredients for the rub and shake to distribute well
  • Preheat grill to medium
  • Rinse fish under running water, pat dry
  • Drizzle the olive oil over fish, sprinkle with rub and gently rub into fish
  • Turn fish over and repeat with olive oil and rub
  • When grill is hot, place prepared fish on grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pierced with fork, turning fish once
  • Place cooked fish on individual serving plates, divide salsa among the servings and garnish with lime twists

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.6, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 93.5, Sodium 319.5, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 17.7, Protein 27.9

CATFISH WITH SHRIMP SALSA



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Catfish are plentiful in the freshwater lake where I live. This is one of my favorite recipes. Cajun seasoning, cumin and coriander spice up the fillets nicely. The colorful corn and shrimp salsa makes an excellent accompaniment. -Denise Wall, Ridgeway, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil
SALSA:
1 medium green pepper, diced
3/4 cup diced onion
1 celery rib, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 packages (5 ounces each) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1/2 teaspoon Cajun or blackened seasoning
Dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, cumin and coriander; rub over catfish fillets. In a large skillet, fry fillets in oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, onion, celery, jalapeno and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender. Add the corn, tomatoes and shrimp; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until corn is tender. Stir in Cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Serve with catfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CAJUN CATFISH



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If you grew up with family fish fries, you know just how tasty fried fish and all the trimmings are.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons Cajun Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg
2 pounds catfish nuggets, skin removed
Salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F.
  • In shallow dish, stir together flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork until foamy.
  • Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten egg, then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into hot oil. Cook 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 minute longer or until deep golden brown. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

Tips:

  • Choose farm-raised catfish. It has a milder flavor and firmer texture than wild-caught catfish.
  • Use a flavorful breading. The breading should complement the fish, not overpower it. A good option is a mixture of cornmeal, flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the fish until it is golden brown and flaky. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the fish with a flavorful salsa. A good option is a salsa made with fresh fruit, such as mango, pineapple, or papaya.

Conclusion:

Cajun catfish with fruit salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The catfish is crispy and flaky, and the salsa is bright and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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