Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice

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A quick and easy blackened catfish and rice recipe. I like to serve this over a Cajun flavored spicy white rice. Although the rice is optional, the slightly spicy Cajun flavor of the rice brings out the taste of the catfish.

Submitted by Eric Lubow
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup white rice

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper

  • 2 (8 ounce) fillets catfish

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste

Directions

  1. Bring rice, water, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

  2. While rice is cooking, mix thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dill weed, and lemon pepper in a bowl until well blended. Brush catfish fillets with butter and sprinkle with seasoning mixture other both sides.

  3. Heat any remaining melted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry seasoned catfish in butter until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

  4. Serve catfish over a plate of seasoned rice. Pour leftover butter from the skillet over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

539 Calories
32g Fat
41g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 17g 84%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 972mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 431mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.