Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Family Dinner Recipes. (Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice Recipe). Quick and easy blackened catfish 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice Recipe

Ingredients

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

Acapulco Chicken

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring the rice water Cajun seasoning and hot pepper sauce to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the 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 other 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 fish and sprinkle with lemon juice.

Nutritional Information

Blackened Catfish and Spicy Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 539.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.2g 43%

Carbohydrates: 40.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 32g 49%

Saturated Fat: 16.7g 83%

Cholesterol: 113.6mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 1126.4IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.2mg 70%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 127.1mcg 32%

Calcium: 39.2mg 4%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 48.9mg 17%

Potassium: 430.9mg 12%

Sodium: 972.1mg 39%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 70%

Calories From Fat: 288

*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.