Catfish Courtbouillon

Name: Catfish Courtbouillon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 1 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 8 oz tomato sauce; 3 cups seafood or fish stock; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 3 lbs catfish fillets, chunked; 1/4 cup green onions, sliced

A rich Cajun fish stew with tender catfish simmered in a savory tomato and roux broth with aromatic vegetables.

55 minMediumServes 6360 cal/serving

CajunDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
3 cups seafood or fish stock
2 bay leaves
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
3 lbs catfish fillets, chunked
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to make a roux, whisking constantly for 8-10 minutes until peanut butter colored.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, and 1/2 cup diced celery, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 8 oz tomato sauce, 3 cups seafood or fish stock, 2 bay leaves, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning.
4

Bring broth to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
5

Gently add 3 lbs chunked catfish fillets to the simmering liquid and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until fish is firm and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
6

Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions before serving.

Questions

Can I make Catfish Courtbouillon gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Catfish Courtbouillon keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Catfish Courtbouillon?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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