Cajun French: le goujon (lu goo-jon) – catfish
Catfish is a common fish in Cajun country. Growing up, we ate it often; mostly fired. As adults, we began experimenting with other ways of cooking catfish. Pan grilled has become one of our favorite cooking methods. Many types of sauces can be added and enjoyed. This recipe uses a simple cream sauce along with pan grilled shrimp.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
3-4 sm catfish filets (defrost if frozen) 8-10 ounces
12 shrimp (defrost if frozen) & butterfly
Cajun seasoning
Paprika
Butter
Olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 lg clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup white wine or stock
1 cup heavy cream
Chives or parsley for garnish (keep a few sprigs whole)
Turn oven on to 200 to 250
Place oven dish & serving plates in oven
To shrimp add:
1 Tbl olive oil
½ tsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp Paprika
Toss and set aside
Rinse catfish
Pat dry
Put skillet on burner med high to high
Melt 1 Tbl butter in skillet
Measure 1 Tbl olive oil
Brush good side of fish with olive oil (approx ½ Tbl)
Place remaining olive oil in skillet
Season good side catfish with ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
When butter froths & slightly brown place catfish good side down
Season remaining side of catfish with ½ tsp cajun seasoning
Cook for 3 minutes
Turn filets
Cook for 1-2 min depending on fish thickness and skillet heat
Put filets good side up in preheated oven dish
Oven can be off
Add shrimp to skillet
Cook 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until pink
Place shrimp in oven with fish
To skillet:
Med high heat
Add onion saute 2 minutes
Add garlic saute 1 minute
Add ¼ cup wine or stock
Deglaze pan
Reduce by 2/3 to 3/4
Add 1 cup cream
1/2 tsp cajun season
Stir
When it starts to bubble, test on back of spoon for thickness
When coats back of spoon, run finger down, if stripe stays, it’s done
Turn off heat
Take serving plates out of oven
Spoon sauce on plate in strip about 3” wide
Place rice pilaf on one side, about 2” in from sauce end
Place fish on other side of sauce
Place shrimp on fish (about 3-4 shrimp per filet)
Granish
Serve
I haven’t had catfish in ages. It’s very hard to find here, but I can special order it. Looks like I’m going to have to because you have mean hungry for it with this recipe. Catfish, shrimp and cajun spice – how can you go wrong.
Hi MJ. Thanks for the comment. We hope you try this recipe, it is very good. Let us know if you are able to get fish and try it.