Catfish mulate's crawfish etouffee

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Crawfish Etouffee:
1poundsCrawfish tails -- peeled
cupDry onions -- diced
¼cupCelery -- diced
½cupGreen bell pepper --
Chopped
2ouncesMargarine
¼teaspoonSalt
¼tablespoonCayenne pepper
1cupFresh parsley -- chopped
1cupGreen onion tops -- chopped
Broiled Catfish:
12Catfish filets -- 2 to 3 oz
Each
3tablespoonsCayenne pepper
1tablespoonSalt
2cupsAll-purpose flour
8ouncesMargarine
2cupsGreen onion tops -- chopped

Directions

In a medium skillet, melt margarine, add onion, celery and bell pepper. Cook for approximately 20 minutes. Season crawfish with salt and cayenne pepper; add to skillet mixture, stirring well. Cook for 10 minutes then add parsley and onion tops. Keep Etouffee warm until needed to serve over catfish. Broiled Catfish: Use small sheet pan to lay out filets. Sprinkle both sides with seasonings. Dust each side of filets with flour. Heat flat-top grill or skillet to 375 . Pour melted margarine on grill or in skillet. Allow to heat, then add catfish. Cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove catfish from skillet, top each Filet with 4 ounces Mulate's Crawfish Etouffee.

Sprinkle top with green onions. Note: Crawfish Etouffee may also be served over white rice. Shrimp can be used in place of crawfish and the catfish can be substituted with any fresh water fish. Festival: Mulate's Accordian Festival; July 4, 1995. Recipe: Mulate's Restaurant.

Recipe By : Cajun Country Recipes From: Janice Springer <75451.2725@compudate: 28 Nov 95 09:28:35 Est