Cajun Style Fillet of Catfish with Spicy Butter Sauce

Experience the bold flavors of the South with this Cajun Style Fillet of Catfish with Spicy Butter Sauce, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for dinner any night of the week. Delicate catfish fillets are coated in a robust blend of Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic, and onion powders, then pan-seared to golden perfection. The dish is elevated with a rich and tangy spicy butter sauce featuring hot sauce, fresh lemon juice, and melted butter, creating the perfect balance of heat and zest. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this savory seafood dish is as visually stunning as it is mouthwatering. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe pairs beautifully with classic Southern sides like fluffy rice, buttery cornbread, or steamed vegetables. Whether you're craving authentic Cajun cuisine or looking to spice up your seafood repertoire, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces catfish fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1.5 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each catfish fillet.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Cook the catfish fillets in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the unsalted butter.

Step 7

Stir in the hot sauce and lemon juice, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is fully combined and slightly thickened.

Step 8

Return the cooked catfish fillets to the skillet and spoon the spicy butter sauce over them to coat evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Cajun-style catfish warm with your favorite sides, such as rice, steamed vegetables, or cornbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(616.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1372.2

Total Fat 112.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 466mg	0%
Sodium 8075.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 76.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 104.5mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 1461.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.6%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 5.4%