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Blackened Catfish with Shrimp Sauce

Full recipe at africanbites.com

  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon parsley, (crushed)
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 medium onion, (diced)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, (diced)
  • ⅓ cup chopped celery ((about 1-2 sticks))
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoons thyme fresh or dried
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 2 cups seafood broth (sub with water)
  • 1 pound shrimp, ((peeled and deveined); reserve shrimp shells)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, (optional)
  • 1 green onion, (chopped)
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Made with ❤️ in Co. Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

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