Jul 13 2026
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Catfish Acadiana Recipe

Inspired by Mason's Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Fried Fish over Rice, topped with our Homemade Crawfish Étouffée, served with one regular side

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Ingredients

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Fried Catfish

Crawfish Étouffée

Rice

Regular Side

Method

Fried Catfish

  1. 1

    Marinate the Catfish

    In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over the catfish fillets and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a separate bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Coat and Fry the Catfish

    Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring it's well coated. Carefully place the coated catfish in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Crawfish Étouffée

  1. 5

    Make the Roux

    In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a deep brown color, about 10-15 minutes.

  2. 6

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 7

    Add Crawfish and Broth

    Stir in the crawfish tails, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

  4. 8

    Finish the Étouffée

    Stir in sliced green onions right before serving.

Rice

  1. 9

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a generous scoop of rice, top it with the fried catfish, and generously ladle crawfish étouffée over the top. Serve with your choice of regular side.

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