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.
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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