Catfish Stew Recipe 55 Recipes

CATFISH STEW

Steps:

• In 4-quart nonstick Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and chili powder; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onions are tender. Stir in tomatoes, water, rice, oregano, thyme, cumin and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Rinse okra under cold running water to separate; drain. Stir okra, fish and bell pepper into tomato mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fish flakes easily with fork and okra is tender.

CHARLIE'S CATFISH STEW

Steps:

• Use a heavy dutch oven with lid....Brown bacon in dutch oven. Cut potatoes and onions in slices. Layer the fish, then the onion, then a layer of potatoes, then 1/2 of the corn and next, 1/2 of the carrots and the okra. Add hot sauce and salt. Repeat, ending with a layer of fish. Cover with water. Cook over medium heat; bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes and carrots are done, about 45 minutes. Do not stir. Remove lid and enjoy....

SOUTHERN CATFISH STEW

Steps:

• Wash the catfish fillets and cut them into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
• Fry the bacon for 2 to 3 minutes in a large heavy saucepan; add the onion and bell pepper and cook until tender.
• Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
• Cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Add the fish and cook for another 20 minutes.
• Correct the seasonings if necessary and serve hot with cornbread.

CAROLINA CATFISH STEW

Steps:

• Cut catfish fillets into 2-inch cubes. Put in a resealable plastic bag with 2 tablespoons olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Seal bag and shake until fish is thoroughly coated; place in the refrigerator while you prepare the stew.
• Preheat a large stockpot over high heat. Add butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onions are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato juice, tomato sauce, and tomato puree, then stir in sugar, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Add potatoes and corn and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Drop in catfish and simmer until fish is tender and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes; make sure you don't break up the fish.
• To serve, season with hot sauce and Worcestershire.

SOUTH CAROLINA CATFISH STEW

Steps:

• Combine condensed soup, water, ketchup, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, butter, and browning sauce in a stockpot over medium heat. Add potatoes, bacon, and onion. Season with thyme, chili powder, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, rinse catfish and pat dry. Cut into bite-sized pieces and add to the stockpot. Reduce heat to a simmering boil and cook, covered or uncovered, until onions and potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.

CATFISH STEW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, fry the bacon slices. Drain on absorbent paper, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Cut the catfish into bite-sized pieces.
• Remove all but a few tablespoons of bacon grease from the pan. Cook the fish and onions in the skillet until the onions are tender.
• Put the potatoes, tomatoes, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce in a large pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
• Add the catfish, onions, and bacon. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.