Jul 14 2026

8 Catfish Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

One grilled or blackened catfish filet cooked to perfection on a giant slab of iron. Perfect for your Pescatarians! Served with dirty rice and fresh vegetable medley.

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Ingredients

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Catfish and Sides

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preparation

    Begin by preheating your grill or blackening skillet on high heat.

  2. 2

    Season the Catfish

    Drizzle the catfish filet with olive oil and rub Cajun seasoning on both sides.

  3. 3

    Grill the Catfish

    Place the seasoned catfish filet on the hot grill or skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Vegetable Medley

    In a separate pan, add a splash of olive oil and sauté diced bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and minced garlic over medium heat until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Plate the grilled catfish alongside a serving of dirty rice and the sautéed vegetable medley. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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