Jul 14 2026
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Fried Catfish Orleans Recipe

Inspired by Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Burbank Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

catfish, crawfish étouffée, rice

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Ingredients

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Fried Catfish

Crawfish Étouffée

Rice

Method

Fried Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Soak the fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Coat and Fry

    Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating. Fry in the hot oil for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Drain

    Transfer the fried catfish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Crawfish Étouffée

  1. 7

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 8

    Add Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. 9

    Add Seasoning and Crawfish

    Stir in the cajun seasoning and crawfish tails, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 10

    Add Chicken Broth

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

  5. 11

    Finish with Green Onions

    Stir in chopped green onions and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Rice

  1. 12

    Rinse the Rice

    Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 13

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  3. 14

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  4. 15

    Fluff the Rice

    Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

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