Recipezaar: Catfish,Southern U.S. recipes

Chilled Catfish and Crawfish Mould

Mon, 06 Mar 2000 16:09:00 -0500

A surprisingly easy and delicious recipe for an appetizer. -- posted by Julesong

Cajun Catfish with Spicy Strawberry Sauce

Mon, 06 Mar 2000 16:26:00 -0500

This unusual and delicious recipe comes from "Quick & Delicious Cajun Cooking" by Johna Blinn. -- posted by Julesong

Cajun Catfish

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:34:00 -0500

-- posted by kimbearly

Baked Catfish A'La Meuniere

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:48:00 -0500

-- posted by V'nut-Beyond Redemption

Easy Low-Fat Oven Fried Catfish

Tue, 16 Apr 2002 11:22:32 -0400

The catfish has a nice crunchy coating, just as good as pan-fried without all the greasiness! I like to serve this with Southern dishes like baked sweet potatoes and collard greens. -- posted by Sue L

Blackened Catfish

Mon, 22 Apr 2002 17:09:17 -0400

This recipe came from a New Orleans restaurant. Oh so good and love the spices. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Catfish Cakes

Wed, 08 May 2002 16:44:12 -0400

A lady that I work with turned me on to these. My family thinks they are just terrific. We like ours dipped in ketchup. Yummy. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Catfish Gumbo

Thu, 13 Jun 2002 21:15:37 -0400

My family loves this. Very hearty. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Delta Catfish Stew

Sat, 29 Jun 2002 00:32:25 -0400

Catfish is delicious. Some folks haven't tried it any way but blackened and pan-fried. This is really good! You must try this. -- posted by Sue L

Front Porch Fried Catfish

Sun, 30 Jun 2002 17:52:02 -0400

From the Front Porch Restaurant in Yellville, Arkansas. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Grilled Catfish Fillets

Mon, 15 Jul 2002 07:17:30 -0400

An old family favorite. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Cajun Style Blackened Catfish

Mon, 05 Aug 2002 19:48:04 -0400

This is a recipe handed down to me by my father, and is one of my favorite Cajun-style dishes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I am currently attempting to figure out a way to cook this dish on the George Foreman Grill; stay tuned for the results! -- posted by James Naron

Spicy Gumbo

Fri, 09 Aug 2002 00:21:18 -0400

This tasty Cajun gumbo has loads of good stuff in it. You won't want to put your spoon down. -- posted by Christine Bettiga

Fiery Catfish Fingers

Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:28:10 -0500

From the Tabasco Cookbook by Paul McIlhenny and Barbara Hunter. -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Smoked Catfish Spread

Fri, 13 Dec 2002 20:08:46 -0500

From Southern Living's Christmas at Home magazine. We love our catfish!! -- posted by ratherbeswimmin'

Cornmeal-Crusted Trout/Catfish

Wed, 08 Jan 2003 20:35:13 -0500

I love fish this way. Next to good ole' deep fried batter dipped, it is my fave way to eat fish. This is very simple to make and tastes delicious. Also, it is very versatile, you can serve with almost anything: salad, rice, potatoes, beans, whatever suits you! -- posted by SlipC

Southern Garlic Catfish

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 20:12:16 -0500

Yummy--serve with hushpuppies, grits, and coleslaw. -- posted by southern chef in louisiana

Mama's Fried Catfish

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 20:12:22 -0500

Seasoned cornmeal fried catfish. -- posted by southern chef in louisiana

Caribbean Style Catfish

Wed, 07 May 2003 20:07:12 -0400

Caution: This recipe includes Almonds; anyone with a nut intolerance should eliminate this product entirely from the recipe. Farm-raised catfish is reported to be naturally low in overall fat and high in protein. Suggested serving with a plain green salad, (olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing); steamed corn on the cob. A lovely, thick-meat fish, enjoyed frequently by our household. A recipe brochure by DELTA PRIDE, picked up at the supermarket, added to my files and referenced frequently for quick cooking meals. -- posted by TOOLBELT DIVA

Vermicelli or Angel Hair Pasta With Catfish and Artichokes

Wed, 07 May 2003 20:07:17 -0400

I was introduced to catfish while on a driving holiday through Arkansas and Missouri and quickly developed a taste for this thick-meaty fish. It is so versatile and forgiving you can cook it virtually any way you wish. Be aware of the nutmeg in the recipe - intolerance to nut products should be considered prior to preparation. -- posted by TOOLBELT DIVA

Grilled Catfish with Homemade Salsa

Wed, 07 May 2003 20:07:21 -0400

A fast, easy, cookout favourite. Serve with grilled potato and veggie kabob, and Mexican cornbread, or tortillas. -- posted by TOOLBELT DIVA

BROILED, "SMOKIE" CATFISH

Wed, 07 May 2003 20:07:25 -0400

Simple, rainy-day menu. Very quick, yet nourishing. Serve with baked potato and your favourite steamed veggies. -- posted by TOOLBELT DIVA

Iowa Catfish Creole

Fri, 31 Oct 2003 19:59:53 -0500

Yes,..it's very very good! -- posted by Iowahorse

Classic Fried Catfish

Wed, 24 Dec 2003 20:00:32 -0500

My wife found this recipe at www.catfish.com about 10 years ago, and we haven't fixed it any other way since. This is about as simple as it gets. -- posted by Toby Jermain

Cajun-Styled Grilled Catfish

Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:58:10 -0500

Quick, easy and tasty. -- posted by southern chef in louisiana

Fried Catfish

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 20:00:28 -0500

This recipe is from Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen, published back in the early '80s. Serve it with his hushpuppies, also being submitted. Fry the hushpuppies first, and set aside while frying the catfish, -- posted by Toby Jermain

Fried Catfish Bites

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 19:59:42 -0500

Easy and Good -- posted by Iowahorse

Blackened Catfish

Thu, 20 May 2004 20:00:01 -0400

I have always been a fan of catfish. We lived in Baton Rouge, LA several years ago and I became a fan of blackened catfish. This is a wonderful recipe that is quick to fix. -- posted by PaulaG

Catfish With Pecan Butter Sauce

Sun, 08 Aug 2004 19:59:57 -0400

My sister's MIL fixed this for us the last time she was here - I begged for the recipe! -- posted by MsKittyKat

Southern Catfish Stew

Sat, 15 Jan 2005 20:00:53 -0500

From John Edge's "A Gracious Plenty: Recipes and Recollections from the American South" Serve with cornbread. -- posted by bengi

Pecan-crusted Catfish With White Cheddar Grits

Thu, 05 May 2005 16:47:05 -0400

I am always looking for different ways to make catfish. I found this on the Crisco website. This is a good down-home, southern style favorite. I hope you enjoy! -- posted by kandee_roses

Crispy Fried Catfish

Thu, 05 May 2005 18:55:37 -0400

Catfish has always been my favourite! This is the recipe I usually use. More can be found at http://coogsfinest.com -- posted by Chef #213973

Southern Fried Catfish Nuggets

Tue, 10 May 2005 13:21:51 -0400

This is the only way I've ever had catfish. I can't stand to eat it fried in restaurants, it tastes muddy to me, but I can eat it this way. -- posted by Jessica K

Seafood Chowder

Mon, 23 May 2005 14:59:59 -0400

Mr.D's chowda, my brother in law born in the south and myself a new englander, this was created for him without losing the new england flavor. -- posted by Ed&Theresa

Healthy Herb-Baked Catfish Nuggets

Tue, 31 May 2005 13:00:45 -0400

I got this recipe from a card at our supermarket. It's fast and is tasty without added fat. -- posted by Pepper #2

Catfish Stuffed Pistolettes

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:03:21 -0400

A piquant and delicious way to use up any leftover fish (although this IS worth cooking the fish for) courtesy of Great Cajun Cooking. Pistolette rolls are palm-sized, brown and serve bread rolls. If you can't find them at your local market, use a good French type bread roll. -- posted by Molly53

Denise's Louisiana Hush Puppies & Fried Catfish

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 11:51:19 -0400

These hush puppies have a cake like consistency (not your little ball of dry cornmeal). This is my base recipe, but it can be altered to your own taste, such as less sugar and more jalapeño. The catfish recipe is my husband's, and is more of an ingredient than a recipe, but this is our most requested meal when we're having friends over, so I thought I'd add it. I usually also serve with french fries, onion rings and fried mushrooms. Not the most healthy meal in the world...but oh, so good. -- posted by Deely

Classic Fried Catfish With Jalapeño Hush Puppies

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:17:49 -0400

From The Catfish Institute, U.S Farm-Raised Catfish. -- posted by Bec

Sesame-Crusted Catfish With Sweet-And-Sour Sauce

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:20:03 -0400

From The Catfish Institute of Indianola, Mississippi. -- posted by Bec

Catfish With Pecan Brown Butter

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 18:08:12 -0400

Catfish fillets are sauced with a lemony pecan brown butter and served with grits and greens for a wonderfully satisfying & quick down-home Southern meal. Quick, Soft, Sexy Grits #133161 are a perfect accompaniment to this catfish. Use a mix of greens for the vegetable dish, selecting your favorites such as kale, collards, escarole, mustard, Swiss Chard and beet greens; kale and collards will take slightly longer to cook. Simply pile greens in to a sauce pan with butter and small amount of water, cover and cook over high until wilted and tender, 2 - 3 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Point up the lemony and nutty flavors in this catfish dish by serving a full-bodied but bright Pinot Gris. -- posted by NcMysteryShopper

Catfish (Pan Fried)

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:21:29 -0400

This is a WONDERFUL way to make catfish filets. If you never had catfish, you have no idea what you are missing. Try it, you will like it! -- posted by Alan Leonetti

Crispy Catfish

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:13:04 -0500

From Southern Living. Cooking time includes chill time. -- posted by LMillerRN

Catfish Po' Boys

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:19:51 -0500

I love po' boys--I eat one almost everyday, except I use the real po boy bread. If you don't live in Louisiana, you won't be able to find it, so just use any type of thick, crusty French bread you can find. -- posted by southern chef in louisiana

Stewed Catfish and Bell Peppers

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:51:22 -0500

Great southern dish. -- posted by southern chef in louisiana

Southern-Cornmeal Crusted Catfish With Crunchy Corn Relish

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 20:28:55 -0500

From the Catfish Institute. -- posted by LMillerRN

Blackened Catfish

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:31:48 -0500

When you find a spice mixture you like, double or triple the recipe, and save the extra to use with other seafood (such as shrimp), chicken, pork, or even potatoes. -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Catfish Poppers With Spicy Dipping Sauce

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:55:40 -0400

These little appetizers are so good! We really loved the dipping sauce and I can't wait to try it with some shrimp and scallops also. If you can't find the panko, feel free to use plain breadcrumbs as I did. Recipe is from Southern Living April 2006. -- posted by Dreamgoddess

Easy Crispy Fried Catfish

Thu, 04 May 2006 14:27:01 -0400

This is a simple and delicious southern fried catfish recipe that I learned from my grandma. This is the same catfish you get in Texas home cooking restaurants, but with less grease. The measurements are not exact, but are very easy to figure out. Serve hot with tartar sauce. Mmmmmm! -- posted by Chef Sweet Sal

Catfish Al Forno

Tue, 30 May 2006 18:59:59 -0400

Wonderful baked catfish with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. -- posted by LMillerRN

Pinebark Fish Stew

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:17:47 -0400

Pinebark Stew comes from the Deep South, made from river fish over a pinebark fire right by the stream and often eaten from a slab of pinebark. In Louisiana its usually made with catfish; in the Carolinas from bass or bream. Almost any kind of flat fish will do. You don't need pinebark to enjoy this meal. -- posted by Olga Drozd

Alabama Catfish Stew

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:07:12 -0400

A healthy and hearty soup from the cookbook Delicious Ways to Lower Cholesterol. -- posted by lazyme

Southern Fried Catfish

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:39:24 -0400

A good downhome recipe for any fish but especially good on catfish. -- posted by pcaudill

Lemon Butter Curry Catfish

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:32:25 -0400

My mom once owned a stake in a catfish farm called Delta Pride. It stalled and sputtered and eventually went belly-up (excuse the pun). But we did get some great catfish recipes along the way, like this one from The Catfish Institute. Cheap, easy and good! The buttery, lemony rice is irresistible! -- posted by fluffernutter

Pat's Pan-Fried Catfish

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:50:22 -0400

Pretty much every young Appalachian man learns to catch, clean, and fry catfish in his youth. In fact, it was sort of a "rite of passage" for many of us. I have fried it right on the creekbank over my campfire within minutes of catching these delectable freshwater delicacies. This basic recipe has served me well for many years and I still love the great, but mild, flavor which is yielded by pan-frying catfish. Over the past 40 years, I've made a change or two in the recipe on which my elder fishing buddies of that era taught me, but the essential strength of this, or any other fried catfish recipe, is in the cornmeal coating. So, here is an Appalachian catfish recipe which I hope becomes a legacy in your own family -- good eating! -- posted by Bone Man

Blackened Catfish a La Mer

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:41:13 -0400

This is from a local cajun restaurant called Jazz. It's probably my favorite dish that they serve. Notice that both margarine and butter are used - the margarine so that it can be used at a higher temp for blackening. -- posted by Mysterygirl

Pecan Crusted Catfish

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:01:28 -0500

A Martha Stewart recipe that seems made for my husband - he loves both pecans and catfish. -- posted by Vino Girl

Steamed Lemon Catfish With Vegetables and Rice

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:16:10 -0500

Everyone laughs at me because I think hospital food is good. Well, it's good if it's hot and it really depends on what it is. This is one of my favorite things the hospital fixes. I was surprised in the best way the first time I was served this. It was deeelish! Thanks to my dietitian, I can make this at home. Evidentially, she does too because the recipe was already scaled down for me! -- posted by Redneck Epicurean

Cajun Fried Catfish

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:28:26 -0500

A yummy version of friend Catfish with a bit more zip than the typical recipes. If you like fried Catfish, I think you'll like this. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Fried Catfish

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:19:33 -0500

Remember the great book and movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe?" This is from Fannie Flagg's Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook, and is truly a Southern comfort food. Hope you like it!! Serve with hushpuppies and coleslaw for a real winner. -- posted by becky watkins

Sauteed Catfish in Garlic and Mushrooms

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:48:00 -0500

Catfish Filet, sauted in olive oil and minced garlic and mushrooms -- posted by MRED511

Catfish Jezebel

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:07:50 -0400

I love catfish and it's really good combined with this marmalade mixture. I've also fried the catfish instead of cooking it in the oven. From Southern Living February 2007. -- posted by Dreamgoddess

Southern Fried Catfish

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 21:35:51 -0400

From Louis Osteen's Charlston Cuisine, Recipes from a Lowcountry Chef." His restaurant is Louis's in Charlston. This has buttermilk, flour, cornmeal, rice flour, beer, some spices and is fried in peanut oil. Can use 8 (4 oz. each) fillets or 4 (8 oz. each) fillets. You need 2 hours of marinating and then 3o minutes chilling so prepare accordingly. I can't wait to try this! -- posted by Oolala

Fried Catfish With a Kick

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:43:55 -0400

It's a taste of cajun/creole but a little different than traditional. It's all about the timing guys and gals, no one likes an over or under cooked piece of fried fish. -- posted by Angela Dawn

Cajun-Spiced Catfish Kebabs

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:04:35 -0400

This is a barbecue recipe from Cooking Light. I think you could substitute any firm white fish for the catfish. The recipe suggests turning them into po'boys by serving them on rolls with lettuce and tomato slices. Sounds good to me! Cooking time does not include the 20 minutes chilling time. -- posted by Ppaperdoll

Delta Fried Catfish

Tue, 08 May 2007 13:52:13 -0400

This, from a soul food cookbook by Isaac Hayes's called Cooking with Heart and Soul, brings soul food to your kitchen! Catfish is farm raised in most states now. Serve this with fried hushpuppies, coleslaw, and sweetened tea, and you will have a deluxe southern meal! -- posted by FLUFFSTER

Catfish Po' Boys With Spicy Cocktail Sauce

Wed, 16 May 2007 23:29:19 -0400

I found this recipe in the seafood department at shoprite. My fiance, son, and I loved these! -- posted by StrikingEyes00

Dixie Fried Catfish

Thu, 24 May 2007 16:25:12 -0400

A delightful recipe from the Southern USA. No wonder fried catfish is considered a staple food "down south"; it's delicious! Serve with hushpuppies, coleslaw and pitchers of sweet tea. Finish with a traditional sweet potato pie, and you'll have yourself an authentic Dixie meal. -- posted by AB_Fan

Memphis Pecan Crusted Catfish

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:29:43 -0400

Yes, I admit it, I watch Survivor. *wry smile* The season that had chef Keith Famie in the Outback was one of my favorites. Now he has his own cooking show on FoodTV, and this is one of his recipes that Ive tried and adapted a little. Its easy and quick to make, and he served it with sautéed mustard greens on the Memphis episode. From my Saturday, January 26th, 2002 LJ entry. -- posted by Julesong

Southern Seafood Gumbo

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 01:22:41 -0400

I came across this wonderful gumbo recipe on Allrecipes.com. It was a big hit in my home. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. This is a Taste of Home recipe. -- posted by Happy Hippie

Catfish With Cornmeal Breading

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:34:46 -0500

Serve with Hush Puppies -- posted by Bill From New Mexico

Oven-Fried Catfish With Remoulade Sauce

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:40:22 -0500

Gourmet Magazine, July, 2007, in the Gourmet Everyday section. "Catfish stays tender and moist when baked in a crunchy crust of bread crumbs and cornmeal. A take on traditional New Orleans remoulade adds a piquant punch." -- posted by Oolala

Ed's Smoked Catfish Dip

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:04:11 -0400

We have a pond filled with catfish. One day my husband came up with this recipe and it was so good served with this wheat crackers! -- posted by Trinkets

Creole Catfish With Veggies and Basil Cream

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:58:27 -0500

Again, copied from a cookbook to be given to my brother, never made, but looks delicious!!! -- posted by larchie

Cajun Baked Catfish

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:48:46 -0400

I've been making this recipe for years, and it's very good. I believe I clipped this recipe from the Tulsa World Newspaper in the 80's, but don't remember the origin. This is a nice change from fried catfish. You can use any fish, toss in some shrimp, green pepper, celery and fresh tomatoes are also good. Serve with rice. Posted for ZWT5. -- posted by TxGriffLover

New Orleans Mulate's Catfish Jambalaya

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:10:02 -0400

Mulate's restaurant in New, Orleans takes a novel approach with jambalaya, utilizing catfish as the main ingredient. The recipe is quite easy. Try this out for your next Mardi Gras party, and you will surely get praise for being unique and creative. This recipe came from Sam's Club, October, 2008, courtesy of Mulate's Restaurant. You can also use the blackened salmon filets from Sam's Club in place of the catfish. Edited 6-5-09: The original recipe does call for 1/2 pound (2 sticks) of butter, but that is WAY too much IMO. I have cut the amount in half to 1/2 cup (1 stick). -- posted by TxGriffLover

Catfish Sandwiches With Creole Mayonnaise

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:59:19 -0400

You can substitute tilapia for the catfish and serve it with cole slaw! From Cooking Light. Posted for ZWT 5. -- posted by Kim127

Catfish Louisiana

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:43:21 -0400

This Cajun style catfish is simply divine! Dresses it up a bit, too. Definitely good enough for company! -- posted by TinyBubbles

Catfish Delta

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:41:33 -0400

This is served all over the south. I had it first at the crown restaurant in Mississppi and fell in love. -- posted by GingerlyJ

Southern Style Fried Catfish

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:42:35 -0400

This is an easy and tasty way to make catfish. The mustard adds a nice tang but doesn't overwhelm the other flavors. It also helps to seal in the juices. I would serve this along with some hushpuppies. -- posted by Jencathen

Catfish Creole

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:14:42 -0500

Again, from a recipe book, never made, but looks good and want to have here should I want to make it....and I need more catfish in my diet (maybe)... -- posted by larchie