Catfish Louisiana Food

CATFISH LOUISIANA

Steps:

• Prepare shrimp topping first: Combine 2 Tbsp oil and flour with a wire whisk and cook in a heavy skillet until light brown. Set mixture aside.
• Cook celery, green pepper, and onion in 1 Tbsp oil in skillet over med-high heat stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in water and remaining ingredients. Heat to bubbling. Gradually stir in reserved flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
• Cook until thoroughly heated, then remove from heat but keep warm.
• Catfish: In a medium bowl combine eggs and next 3 ingredients, plus 2 tsp cajun seasoning and set aside.
• In a shallow dish combine flour and remaining 2 tsp cajun seasoning.
• Dredge each fillet in flour, then in the egg mixture and fry in hot oil 5 minutes each side, or until golden. (fry in batches, if necessary).
• Remove from oil and drain on paper towel.
• Serve over hot rice with shrimp topping spooned onto each fillet.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or scallions, and a lemon wedge.

LOUISIANA CATFISH, SHRIMP AND JALAPENO SLAW

Steps:

• Mix flour and cornmeal in a large bowl. Sprinkle the catfish with salt, pepper and some cayenne. Then coat with flour mixture. In a large pan saute' over medium heat for abouth 4 minutes on each side.
• To make the slaw: Peel and chop the boiled shrimp. Mix with the slaw vegetables.
• For the dressing: Mix everything together except for the oil. Whisk in the oil slowly so that it will emulsify. Mix the slaw with the dressing, and serve with the catfish.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

CATFISH LOUISIANA CATFISH

Steps:

• Place onions and parsley in oil and sauté 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and then the rest of the ingredients except catfish fillets. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. On medium-hot grill place fillets, skin side up, for 3 minutes. Turn and cook 2 minutes more. Place in aluminum foil and place on grill-safe pan on grill and top with sauce. Close top on grill and cook 10 minutes.