Savor the tantalizing flavors of catfish and shrimp in a symphony of culinary delight. This article presents a delectable collection of recipes that showcase the perfect harmony between these two seafood treasures. From the classic Southern-style catfish baked in a rich and savory shrimp sauce to the tantalizing Thai-inspired catfish curry with succulent shrimp, these recipes offer a global exploration of catfish and shrimp pairings. Discover the secrets of creating a creamy and flavorful shrimp sauce that elevates the mild taste of catfish, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and elegant. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the diverse range of recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this harmonious seafood duo.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRISPY BAKED CATFISH
This baked catfish has a crispy cornmeal coating with a hint of spice from the Cajun seasoning, while the interior stays flaky and moist. Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges or your favorite hot sauce and with a green salad on the side.
Provided by Ali Ramee
Categories Healthy Catfish Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack. Coat the rack with cooking spray.
- Stir cornmeal, flour and Cajun-Creole seasoning blend together in a large shallow dish. Whisk egg in a separate shallow dish.
- Pat fillets dry with a paper towel and sprinkle evenly with salt. Working with 1 fillet at a time, dip in the egg to coat, letting excess egg drip back into the dish. Then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, turning to coat both sides. Transfer to the prepared rack on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets. Coat the tops of the fillets with cooking spray.
- Bake until crispy and golden, 15 to 20 minutes, turning the fillets over and coating with cooking spray halfway through. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 374 mg
CAJUN CATFISH SUPREME
Steps:
- Sprinkle catfish strips with blackened fish seasoning. Spread catfish with mayonnaise. Place in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons butter until it begins to sizzle. Sear the fish strips until golden, turning once. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and arrange fish in a single layer.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir mushrooms in butter until golden. Stir in parsley, green onions, and shrimp. Reduce heat to low, and cook until shrimp are pink and tender. Stir in cream of shrimp soup, and blend well. Ladle soup mixture over fish in baking dish.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 225.4 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1290.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
BAKED CATFISH
Steps:
- Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in oval casserole dish. Melt 4 ounces butter in small sauce pan. Add wine and remaining ingredients, except the paprika. Simmer about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon over fish. Now sprinkle paprika over fish. Bake fish in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is done.
CATFISH-BAKED WITH SHRIMP SAUCE RECIPE - (3.5/5)
Provided by Fleur de lis
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute onion, bell pepper, garlic and celery in butter until clear and soft. Add mushroom soup and a little milk to get the consistency you want. Not too thick but definitely not runny. When bubbly, add shrimp. Remove from heat. Arrange catfish fillets in a buttered casserole dish. Season fish then top each fillet with shrimp mixture. Bake at 350 for 30-45 mins covered with aluminum foil. Remove foil and bake for 10 more mins.
CRISPY BAKED CATFISH
Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this crispy and baked catfish recipe - a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
- Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
- Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 450 mg
CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE
Adapted from Craig Claiborne's Southern Cooking. This is also good when made with other kinds of fish. Don't try to fry them; they'll burn.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Catfish
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wipe fish dry.
- Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow dish.
- Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish.
- Dip fish in egg mixture, then in flour mixture, turning to coat.
- Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Pour the butter over the fish.
- Top with the almonds, if using.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
CATFISH WITH LEMON/BUTTER SAUCE
I created this recipe for a catfish cooking contest by modifying a recipe for shrimp and spaghetti, which I also developed. -Rita Futral, Ocean Spring, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add broth or wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add catfish, simmer, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Butter sauce will be thin.) Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with lemon and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
BAKED CAJUN CATFISH
This is our favorite way to serve catfish. I've made this with half of the spices at first. Then my family got older, I doubled the spices. -Wendy Stenman
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh catfish fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Use a flavorful shrimp sauce. The shrimp sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a sauce that is well-seasoned and has a good balance of flavors.
- Don't overcook the catfish. Catfish is a delicate fish that can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Serve the catfish with your favorite sides. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Catfish baked with shrimp sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The catfish is flaky and tender, and the shrimp sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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