Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Johnny T's Bistro & Blues
Time1h
Serves4

Served with dirty rice and collard greens.

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Ingredients

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Blackened Catfish

Dirty Rice

Collard Greens

Method

Blackened Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the seasoning adhere better.

  2. 2

    Season the Catfish

    Rub the blackening seasoning generously on both sides of each fillet.

  3. 3

    Cook the Catfish

    Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke. Add the catfish fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until blackened and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove the catfish from the skillet and serve with lemon wedges.

Dirty Rice

  1. 5

    Cook the Meat

    In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage over medium heat. Drain excess fat.

  2. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 7

    Add Rice and Broth

    Stir in the long-grain white rice, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  4. 8

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

  5. 9

    Finish

    Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions before serving.

Collard Greens

  1. 10

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

  2. 11

    Add Collard Greens

    Stir in the chopped collard greens and sauté for a few minutes until they start to wilt.

  3. 12

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.

  4. 13

    Simmer

    Cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 30 minutes, until the greens are tender.

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