Blackened Catfish Recipe
Served with dirty rice and collard greens.
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Ingredients
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For the Blackened Catfish
For the Dirty Rice
For the Collard Greens
Method
For the Blackened Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. Coat both sides with cajun seasoning, pressing it into the fish to adhere.
- 2
Cook the Catfish
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the catfish fillets. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.
For the Dirty Rice
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 4
Brown the Meat
Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 5
Add Rice and Broth
Stir in the rice, cajun seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- 6
Cook the Rice
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and season with salt to taste.
For the Collard Greens
- 7
- 8
Cook the Collard Greens
Add the chopped collard greens and chicken broth to the pot. Stir in red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
- 9
Simmer
Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until greens are tender. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
