Jul 14 2026
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Blackened Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Magnolias
Time1h 30m
Serves4

red rice, fried green tomatoes, habanero chutney, tomato butter

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Ingredients

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Catfish

Red Rice

Fried Green Tomatoes

Habanero Chutney

Tomato Butter

Method

Cooking Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

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

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 7

    Make the Tomato Butter

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

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