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stewed catfish

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

Chock full of lima beans, corn, and chunks of catfish, this Creole-seasoned stew is a Southern delight. The heat level is moderate, but you can increase the spiciness by adding more Tabasco sauce or a bit of cayenne pepper. Recipe compliments Food & Wine

yield 4 Servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For stewed catfish

  • 2 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 2 stalk
    celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 md
    green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh-ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 3/4 c
    canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
  • 3 c
    canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
  • 2 c
    frozen baby lima beans (one 10-ounce package)
  • 2 c
    fresh (cut from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels
  • 2 lb
    catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh parsley

How To Make stewed catfish

  • 1
    In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme, oregano, mustard, Tabasco sauce, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add the wine and cook until almost evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the tomatoes and broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Add the lima beans and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in the corn and simmer 4 minutes more. Add the catfish and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring back to a simmer, and cook until just done, about 2 minutes. Serve topped with the parsley.
  • 3
    NOTE: Fish Alternatives Catfish has a firm texture all its own, but you can easily substitute moderately firm, white-fleshed fillets such as rockfish, grouper, pollack, and striped bass.
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