SAVANNAH RIVER CATFISH STEW

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Make and share this Savannah River Catfish Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stew

Time 1h32m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into lardons (or 2 T. canola oil)
1 onion, chopped (preferably Vidalia)
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups water
3 cups milk
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lbs catfish fillets, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Line a plate with paper towels; in a saucepan, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes; using slotted spoon, remove the bacon to prepared plate to drain.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.
  • Add in onion and potatoes to saucepan; cook/stir often, until golden, 5-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat and combine.
  • Stir in the water and milk; add the thyme, bay leaf, and cajun seasoning; bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add in the catfish; simmer, uncovered, until the fish is falling apart, an additional 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme and bay leaf; discard.
  • Add in the parsley; stir to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning.
  • Ladle into warm bowls and garnish with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.7, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 415.1, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 48.3

Jim Barbour
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This stew was amazing! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Latricia Hill
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoya Rashid
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This stew was delicious! The catfish was flaky and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Monica Delcid
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I love the smokiness of the bacon and the creaminess of the corn. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Stanley Ekezie
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This stew was amazing! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tara Deweerdt
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


michael kurpil
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This stew was delicious! The catfish was flaky and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Arman Hussan robi
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I love the smokiness of the bacon and the creaminess of the corn. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Umar Malik
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This stew was amazing! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Deez Nuts
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Perez
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This stew was delicious! The catfish was flaky and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Piper Miley
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I love the smokiness of the bacon and the creaminess of the corn. This is definitely a keeper recipe.


Ishokare Daniel
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This stew was amazing! The catfish was so tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I loved the smokiness of the bacon and the creaminess of the corn. I will definitely be making this again.


Jogodish Das
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The catfish was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kumar Old gamer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The catfish was flaky and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gbewa Emma
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This stew was delicious! I loved the smokiness of the bacon and the creaminess of the corn. The catfish was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Scott Kinard
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I've never had catfish stew before, but this recipe was amazing! The broth was so flavorful and the catfish was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandip Limbu
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This catfish stew was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the catfish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.