Dive into a delectable seafood experience with this Stuffed Catfish Delight. Featuring a rich and creamy blend of shrimp, crawfish, and crab, all nestled within tender catfish fillets, this dish is a true Southern classic brought to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with Creole spices and fried to a golden crisp, it's the ultimate comfort dish for seafood lovers.
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Ingredients
🐟 Catfish fillets (quantity as desired, ideally enough pairs for stuffing)
🍤 Shrimp (preferably small, amount as needed)
🧂 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
🦞 Crawfish (amount as desired)
🦀 Crab meat (amount as desired)
🌱 1 cup spinach, chopped
🧅 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
🧀 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
🧈 Toothpicks (for securing fish)
🐠 Fish fry mix (as needed for coating)
🛢️ Cooking oil (enough for deep frying)
Instructions
1- Sauté Shrimp:
- Begin by sautéing the shrimp in a small amount of Creole seasoning until they are just cooked through.
- Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2- Prepare Seafood Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, crawfish, crab meat, cream cheese, chopped spinach, and green onions.
- Mix until well-incorporated, forming a rich seafood filling.
3- Assemble Stuffed Fish:
- Lay the catfish fillets top side down on a clean surface.
- Spoon a generous portion of the seafood filling onto one fillet.
- Place another fillet on top of the filling, aligning the edges.
4- Secure and Coat:
- Secure the fillets together by inserting toothpicks through the edges. This will hold the filling in place during cooking.
- Coat the stuffed catfish thoroughly in the fish fry mix, ensuring even coverage for a crispy finish.
5- Fry the Fish:
- Heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Carefully place the stuffed catfish in the hot oil and deep fry for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
6- Finish and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the catfish and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve hot, perhaps with a side of coleslaw or a fresh green salad to balance the richness.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Varies based on the number of fillets
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Macronutrients per serving: Proteins: 25g, Fats: 15g, Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: Mixing bowl, deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, toothpicks
Cooking Tips:
- Ensure the cream cheese is soft for easier mixing.
- Adjust seasoning to taste for shrimp when sautéing.
- Make sure oil temperature is stable at 350°F (175°C) for consistent frying.
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