Best 3 Catfish Gumbo Recipes

Catfish gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a Louisiana classic, and it is made with fresh catfish, okra, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. The result is a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CATFISH GUMBO

Catfish Gumbo image

An easy and delicious meal everyone will enjoy! Serve over rice.

Provided by LNYNY

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup celery, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups water
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a 3 quart pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in the boiling water.
In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil, and cook the celery, green pepper, onion and garlic until tender.
Add the tomatoes, okra and cooked vegetables to the boiling water. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, thyme, bay leaf and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add catfish, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until catfish is flaky and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 759 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CATFISH GUMBO

Catfish Gumbo image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup diced onions
1/3 cup diced celery
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5-ounce) can chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 ounces tomato paste
1 small (5-ounce) package frozen cut okra
Splash hot sauce
3/4 pound to 1 pound catfish, cut into chunks
Rice, cooked and drained, for serving

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the pepper, garlic salt, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaf and mix well; set aside. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Add the onions, celery, and green peppers and stir. Add the flour and stir until blended. Add the chicken broth and stir until smooth. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and okra and stir until mixed well. Add the hot sauce and seasoning mixture and mix well.
Bring the gumbo to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered. Add the catfish and stir to mix well. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with rice.

SHRIMP AND CATFISH GUMBO

Shrimp and Catfish Gumbo image

This spicy and flavorful gumbo is best served over rice. It's a nice change from gumbos cooked with a roux.

Provided by STACYLYNN130

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

¼ cup cooking oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cubes beef bouillon
6 cups hot water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
4 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dry crab boil
2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Pour into skillet. Stir tomatoes, okra, and shrimp into skillet. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, bay leaves, and crab boil. Bring to a boil; cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
Place fish in skillet, return to boil; cover, and simmer 15 minutes more. Remove bay leaves, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 120.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

Use fresh catfish. Fresh catfish will have a firm texture and a mild flavor. If you can't find fresh catfish, you can use frozen catfish, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
Season the catfish well. Catfish is a mild-flavored fish, so it's important to season it well. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Cook the catfish until it is cooked through. Catfish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook the catfish, or it will become dry and tough.
Serve the catfish with your favorite sides. Catfish gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Catfish gumbo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, catfish gumbo is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give catfish gumbo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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