Jul 17 2026

Crispy Catfish Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Crispy cornmeal fried catfish served over a bed of red beans & rice (with beef sausage), drizzled with a creole mustard aioli.

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Ingredients

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For the Catfish

For the Red Beans & Rice

For the Creole Mustard Aioli

Method

For the Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.

  2. 2

    Bread the Catfish

    Dip each catfish fillet first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating.

  3. 3

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the catfish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

For the Red Beans & Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Sausage

    In a large pot, cook the beef sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.

  3. 6

    Add Beans and Rice

    Add red beans, rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked and beans are tender.

  4. 7

    Combine with Sausage

    Stir the cooked sausage back into the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

For the Creole Mustard Aioli

  1. 8

    Mix the Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, creole mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.

To Serve

  1. 9

    Plate the Dish

    On a plate, serve a generous scoop of red beans and rice topped with a crispy catfish fillet. Drizzle the creole mustard aioli over the top.

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