Ingredients
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2 catfish fillets
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Lemon Juice
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Blackened seasoning
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All purpose seasoning
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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🍚 For the Dirty Rice:
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1 cup basmati white rice
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2 cups chicken broth
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½ lb ground beef (or more if like)
a
1 cup andouille sausage (chopped small)
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1 small onion (finely chopped)
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½ green bell pepper (finely chopped)
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½ red bell pepper
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
C
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
a
1 tsp all purpose seasoning
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1 tsp smoked paprika
o
1 tsp onion powder
g
1 tsp garlic powder
S
Salt and pepper to taste
o
1 tbsp oil or butter
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🥣 For the Cajun Cream Sauce:
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1 tbsp butter
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4 cloves garlic (minced)
C
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup chicken broth
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
J
½ Juice of lemon (optional)
S
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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(1.) Make the Dirty Rice
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Cook rice separately using chicken broth (or water if preferred).
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In a large skillet, heat oil/butter. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove from pan
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Add ground beef , onion, and bell peppers. Sauté until vegetables are soft.
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Add garlic, cooked sausage , and Cajun seasoning; cook another minute.
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( optional ) Add tbsp flour, combine well. Add in 1/2 cup chicken broth
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Add cooked rice, mix thoroughly, and let it sit on low heat to absorb flavors. Season with salt and pepper.
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(2) Cook the Blackened Catfish
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Pat fillets dry and brush with melted butter.
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Coat each fillet evenly with the blackening seasoning , lemon juice and all purpose seasoning.
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Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add olive oil and sear catfish 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and fully cooked.
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Set aside to rest.
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(3.) Make the Cajun Cream Sauce
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In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Stir in Cajun seasoning and cook for another 10 seconds.
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Pour in heavy cream and broth. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Let thicken to your desired consistency.
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Plate a generous scoop of dirty rice, top with a blackened catfish fillet, and drizzle the warm Cajun cream sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and a lemon wedge.
