Brown Stewed Catfish Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Catfish

   Clean the catfish fillets under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Let marinate while you prepare the other ingredients.

2. 2

   Chop the Vegetables

   Dice the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Sauté the Aromatics

   Add the diced onion and garlic to the hot oil. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

   Stir in the diced bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to break down.

6. 6

   Season the Mixture

   Add thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper (whole), and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the Catfish

   Carefully place the seasoned catfish fillets into the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

8. 8

   Adjust Seasoning

   Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper if you want less heat.

9. 9

   Serve

   Serve the brown stewed catfish hot over rice or with bread, spooning the sauce over the top.