Red Beans & Rice & Fried Catfish (u.s. Farm Raised) Recipe
Make Red Beans & Rice & Fried Catfish (u.s. Farm Raised) Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Red Beans & Rice
Fried Catfish
Method
Red Beans & Rice
- 1
Prepare the Beans
Rinse the red kidney beans under cold water. Soak them in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- 2
Cook the Vegetables
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- 3
- 4
Simmer with Broth
Pour in the chicken broth, add bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours or until beans are tender.
- 5
Cook the Rice
In a separate pot, cook the long-grain white rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork.
- 6
Serve
Remove bay leaves from the beans. Serve the red beans over a bed of rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Fried Catfish
- 7
Marinate the Catfish
Place the catfish fillets in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 8
Prepare the Coating
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 9
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 10
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 11
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 12
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried catfish from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with the red beans and rice.
