Southern American · dinner
Blackened Catfish with Cajun Rice
A Southern-style fish dinner built on pre-cooked brown rice and fresh veg, quick enough to open the week.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Est. cost
- $18
Ingredients
For 2 servings
Seafood
- catfish fillet12 oz
Spices
- Cajun seasoning1 ½ tbsp
Pantry & grains
- precooked brown rice pouch1 package
- olive oil2 tbsp
Produce
- green bell pepper1 piece
- celery2 piece
- lemon1 piece
- scallion1 bunch
Frozen
- frozen okra1 cup
Method
- 1
Pat catfish dry and rub all over with 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
- 2
Dice bell pepper and celery; slice scallions, keeping green tops separate.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pepper, celery, and okra 6 minutes until tender.
- 4
Add rice pouch contents, remaining seasoning, and a splash of water; stir 3 minutes until hot. Move to plates.
- 5
Wipe skillet, add remaining oil, and heat over medium-high. Sear catfish 3 to 4 minutes per side until blackened and flaking.
- 6
Serve fish over rice with scallion tops and lemon wedges.
Kitchen note
Leftover scallions and bell pepper go into the Thursday skillet.Approximate per serving: 480 calories, 36g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.
Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.
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