Catfish Etouffe Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups freshly made fish stock
  • 4 tablespoons brown roux
  • 1 cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped scallions, including 3 inches of the green tops
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 (1-pound) can tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
  • Two 1/4-inch-thick lemon slices
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 pounds catfish fillets, skinned and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, preferably Italian flat-leaf
  • 4 cups freshly cooked white rice

Description

The Literal Meaning Of Etouffeé Is "smothered," And In This Dish The Catfish Is Blanketed With A Rich, Thick Sauce.

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