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Blackened Catfish with Dirty Rice

Flavorful blackened catfish fillets served with a dairy-free dirty rice, a Cajun staple.

10m prep + 25m cook4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
520 cal|45g protein|40g carbs|20g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 6oz Catfish Fillets
  • 2 tbsp Blackening Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 lb Ground Pork
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1/2 medium Bell Pepper
  • 1 stalk Celery
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning

Instructions

  1. 1Season the catfish fillets with blackening seasoning.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat. Sear the catfish for 3-4 minutes per side, until blackened and cooked through.
  3. 3In a separate skillet, brown the ground pork. Drain any excess fat.
  4. 4Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pork and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook for 1 minute more.
  6. 6Stir in the chicken broth and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. 7Serve the blackened catfish over the dirty rice.

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