Description
A flavorful dish combining blackened catfish with Cajun shrimp and sausage fried rice, served with green beans.
Ingredients
- 2 catfish fillets
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the catfish with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the catfish for 4-5 minutes per side until blackened. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the shrimp and sausage until browned, then remove.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shrimp and sausage back to the skillet and mix well.
- Steam or sauté the green beans until tender.
- Serve the blackened catfish with the fried rice and green beans.
Notes
- Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice preference.
- Use day-old rice for better fried rice texture.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun