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House of Meats: Cajun Catfish on Rice

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

25 to 30 minutes

Serves:

4

Level:

Easy to Medium

About the Recipe

Bold, buttery, and perfectly spiced, this Cajun Catfish on Rice delivers classic Southern flavor with every bite. Pan-fried catfish is seasoned with a homemade Cajun blend and served over a bed of zesty rice, then finished with a splash of lemon for a flavorful, comforting dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 House of Meats Catfish Fillets

  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons Ground Thyme

  • 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper

  • 2 teaspoons Salt

  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed

  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper

  • 1 cup Butter, melted

  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice, or to taste

Preparation

Step 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.

Step 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 on both sides.

Step 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.

Step 4:


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

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