Spicy Cajun Stuffed Catfish + Bayou Boogie

Here's another spicy Cajun favorite that will send your taste buds into orbit . And so easy for those busy days when you need to whip up dinner in a flash. The subtle blending of the flavors of the crab, shrimp, and catfish, along with the spices, stuffing, and lemon, all add up to a sinfully delicious dish. This recipe may be increased as needed to serve more. Serve with a big tossed salad and garlic bread. Cest' bon, cher!

Spicy Cajun Stuffed Catfish

2 medium sized catfish fillets
1/2 lb. fresh lump crab meat
1/2 lb. fresh medium shrimp, peeled and diveined
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup each of the "holy trinity",

chopped fine
1 tsp.minced garlic
1 bunch green onions, chopped fine

2 tbs.'s Cajun seasoning, divided

Few shakes Tabasco
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Juice of 1 lemon

Slit a pocket in the catfish for stuffing. Season inside and out with 1 tbs. Cajun seasoning. Baste with 1/2 of the lemon juice.Melt butter in skillet, and add garlic, onions, bell pepper, and celery. Saute for about 5 minutes.

Add green onions. parsley, shrimp, crab meat, and Tabasco. Stir, and simmer for about 10 minutes and remove from heat. Fold in breadcrumbs and mix until just combined.

Fill catfish with stuffing and place in a greased baking pan lined with foil.. Dot catfish with butter and lemon slices,  and pour remaining lemon juice on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven, for 35 to 40 minutes. Baste occasionally. Serves 2  Note: This recipe also works well with flounder.

I'm sharing this at:
These Chicks Cooked

Full Plate Thursday

Fresh Food Friday 

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Bayou Boogie

I've had a request for some more Bayou Boogie. Here's a little clip of one of Cajun country's favorite dance bands, rockin' the crowd, with a whole lotta nitty-gritty dancin' going on.  Crank it up for this one, cher,  and let the good times roll!

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Wishing all of you a wonderful week, filled with good times! Merci beaucoup for stopping by!