40 catfish recipes

Southern catfish chili with chunky white fish fillets simmered in a tomato and kidney bean base with green peppers and garlic. Quick weeknight chili variation ready in 40 minutes.

Lightly floured catfish fillets sautéed in butter with garlic, scallions, mushrooms, and beer, finished with lemon and Worcestershire. Served over rice with pan gravy.

Southern-style catfish stew with bacon, bell peppers, okra, diced tomatoes, and chunks of catfish in a smoky-savory fish stock broth. A Lowcountry one-pot dinner for chilly nights.

Indulge in Catfish Bienville: broiled catfish fillets topped with a creamy, shrimp-infused Bienville sauce, accented by bacon and sherry. A Southern classic, perfect for dinner parties. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Smoky bacon, tender potatoes, corn, and tomatoes simmered into a chunky chowder with catfish fillets stirred in at the end. A 30-minute Southern comfort bowl.

New Orleans catfish baked over curried rice with lemon slices and butter. A one-dish Creole-inspired fish dinner that's simple to assemble and bakes in under 35 minutes.

A slow-simmered tomato broth with white wine and clam juice, loaded with catfish chunks and shrimp. Garnished with fresh coriander and lemon. Hearty, soul-warming seafood stew for eight.

Catfish fillets baked with butter, white wine, and lemon, then drizzled with a rich Frangelico hazelnut cream sauce and toasted pecans. Creole elegance in 30 minutes.

Louisiana catfish courtbouillon: tender catfish steaks layered with onions, garlic, and tomato sauce, then slow-simmered into a rich Cajun gravy. Spoon over rice with hot French bread.

Grilled catfish salad with a cane syrup and herb butter marinade, served over mixed greens with blue cheese crumbles and creamy blue cheese dressing.

Pan-seared catfish fillets baked under a buttery pecan sauce with lemon zest, Worcestershire, and red chili. Southern-style fish that's crispy, nutty, and on the table in 30 minutes.

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Baked catfish fillets coated in Parmesan cheese and flour, topped with sliced almonds and melted butter. A crispy, golden fish dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Southern fried catfish, a classic with mustard-brushed fillets dredged in seasoned cornmeal and fried golden crisp. The crackling cornmeal crust is the whole point.

Broiled catfish with lemon and dill served over rice pilaf tossed with zucchini, carrot strips, and mayonnaise. A 30-minute weeknight dinner built around pantry-ready fish.

A creamy Cajun appetizer mold blending catfish and crawfish with cream cheese, white wine, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. No cooking required. Just chill overnight and serve with crackers.