Blackened Catfish Recipe

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@magnolias

Sep 18 2024

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1h 30m

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Serves 4

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Make Blackened Catfish in just 1h 30m. red rice, fried green tomatoes, habanero chutney, tomato butter

Cooking Catfish

1. Prepare the Catfish

Rinse catfish fillets and pat dry. Coat fillets with blackening seasoning on both sides.

2. Cook the Catfish

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add catfish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.

Preparing Red Rice

3. Cook the Rice

In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add red rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes or until rice is tender.

Frying Green Tomatoes

4. Prepare the Tomatoes

Slice green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Dip each slice in buttermilk, then coat in cornmeal mixed with salt and pepper.

5. Fry the Tomatoes

In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the coated tomato slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Making Habanero Chutney

6. Prepare the Chutney

In a blender, combine habanero peppers, onion, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes.

Preparing Tomato Butter

7. Make the Tomato Butter

In a bowl, mix softened butter with tomato paste, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Blackened Catfish Recipe

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