Stuffed Catfish Delight

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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Stuffed Catfish Delight