Carolina Catfish Stew
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Carolina Catfish Stew

1. Catfish fillets - 2 pounds
2. Olive oil, divided - 4 tablespoons
3. Cajun seasoning - 2 tablespoons
4. Salted butter - 1 stick
5. Bacon, chopped - ½ pound
6. Yellow onion, diced - 1 medium
7. Green bell pepper, diced - ½ medium
8. Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
9. Tomato juice - 2 (46 fluid ounce) cans
10. Tomato sauce - 2 (15 ounce) cans
11. Tomato puree - 1 (15 ounce) can
12. White sugar - ¼ cup
13. Italian seasoning - 1 tablespoon
14. Ground cayenne pepper - 1 teaspoon
15. Russet potatoes, peeled and diced - 2 medium
16. Corn - 1 ½ cups
17. Hot sauce, or to taste - 1 teaspoon
18. Worcestershire sauce, or to taste - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Carolina Catfish Stew

1. Stage

Cut catfish fillets into 2-inch cubes. Put in a resealable plastic bag with 2 tablespoons olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Seal bag and shake until fish is thoroughly coated; place in the refrigerator while you prepare the stew.

2. Stage

Preheat a large stockpot over high heat. Add butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add bacon, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; saute until onions are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

3. Stage

Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato juice, tomato sauce, and tomato puree, then stir in sugar, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Add potatoes and corn and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Stage

Drop in catfish and simmer until fish is tender and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes; make sure you don't break up the fish.

5. Stage

To serve, season with hot sauce and Worcestershire.