Best 7 Cajun Garlic Catfish Recipes

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Savor the tantalizing flavors of Cajun garlic catfish, a delectable dish that harmonizes the vibrant spices of Cajun cuisine with the delicate texture of catfish. Embark on a culinary journey to create this mouthwatering dish, infusing your kitchen with enticing aromas and tantalizing your taste buds with a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer the convenience of using a skillet or the smoky goodness of grilling, this versatile recipe adapts to your culinary preferences, ensuring a satisfying and memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 BAKED CATFISH



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This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika. -Jim Gales, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 catfish or tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH



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This is a recipe that I obtained from a very good Cajun friend who is a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. His family adopted me (friendly) many years ago and we have swapped Cajun and Creole recipes through the years.

Provided by Paul Schultz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 (4 ounce) catfish fillets, skinned
¾ cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
  • Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
  • When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.9 g, Sodium 545.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CAJUN CATFISH



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Make and share this Cajun Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Catfish

Time 2m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 catfish fillets (4 oz. each)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ounce wheat flakes cereal
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Wash the fish fillets and pat dry.
  • In a bowl mix the ground wheat flakes and all the seasonings.
  • Pour the dry mixture onto a piece of foil or wax paper, and dip the fillets into the seasoning, coating both sides.
  • In a heavy cast iron fry pan heat the oil.
  • Fry the fillets for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Lay the fillets on a plate lined with a paper towel, cover with another paper towel, and pat to remove excess oil.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH



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Make and share this Cajun Baked Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Catfish

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cornmeal
1 tablespoon pepper
8 (3 -4 ounce) catfish fillets
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow container, mix together the first 2 ingredients; dredge catfish fillets in the cornmeal mixture.
  • Place fillets on a greased baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle the cajun seasoning over the fillets.
  • Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes or until golden and fish flake with a fork.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 110.4, Sodium 193.2, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 31.5

BAKED CAJUN CATFISH



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This is our favorite way to serve catfish. I've made this with half of the spices at first. Then my family got older, I doubled the spices. -Wendy Stenman

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh catfish fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season the catfish fillets generously with Cajun seasoning before cooking to ensure they are flavorful throughout.
  • If you don't have Cajun seasoning, you can make your own by combining garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  • Be careful not to overcook the catfish fillets, as they can become dry and tough. Cook them until they are just opaque in the center.
  • Serve the catfish fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

This Cajun garlic catfish recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this popular fish. The catfish fillets are seasoned with a flavorful Cajun seasoning and then pan-fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy on the outside, tender on the inside catfish fillet that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this Cajun garlic catfish recipe a try.

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