Catfish Recipes

Air-fried catfish fillets that have a spicy blackened exterior and a tender and flaky interior.

A fast, tasty, spicy fried fish recipe which can be adjusted to suit the cook's (or diner's) preference. I call it Cajun Compromise because the spice level is the result of a compromise between my wife and I. It can be served with tartar sauce for the timid, or hot sauce for the not-so-timid. Great for appetizers or a main dish.

A deliciously light and flavorful dish full of sweet lemon flavor that is grounded by the savory flavor of garlic and herb seasonings. Perfect for a hot summer night when you want something delicious but light!

This from-scratch gumbo takes a little bit of time, but is well worth the effort! No bouillon, chopped tomatoes, chicken, sausage, or bacon here! Impress your Cajun friends with this wonderful gumbo. Serve over white rice with a side of French bread. Enjoy!

A fast and easy but tasty and delicious catfish preparation with bite. You can vary the recipe by adding a layer of honey or using honey mustard. Also great with tuna!

A quick, easy, and flavourful family dinner recipe using catfish filets. This dish is particularly delicious served with a citrus and banana salsa.

Catfish cooked Vietnamese style, coated in a caramel fish sauce.

A peppery, kicky, Cambodian fish dish that you'll love at first bite.

Catfish fillets are seasoned with honey mustard and onion, then baked until golden brown in this easy main dish.

Crunchy catfish nuggets that can be served as hors d'oeuvres. These were a special hit with my 3 year old who loved the fact that she could eat them like finger food. You may want to adjust the seasoning - my daughter is used to spicy stuff! These have the great taste of fried fish without the grease.

My husband loves the taste of Ranch tortilla chips. You don't have to use Ranch flavored tortilla chips. Play with different flavors and see what you like best! This is also healthier since you bake it, and clean up is a cinch---just wad up the foil and throw it away!

Succulent broiled fish fillets topped with a Mediterranean-inspired blend of cheese and tomatoes. It looks and tastes like heaven and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Catfish in a tangy lemon butter sauce.

We have a large pond in our back yard which has many nice catfish so I am always trying to come up with new ways to fix it. This is one of our favorites.

My fiancee and I love to fish for catfish and had been trying to come up with an alternative to fried fish. He came up with this FABULOUS baked catfish recipe! It was so yummy I was inspired to share it the same night! We paired it with corn on the cob and greens. If you are looking for a tasty recipe for baked fish, this is it!!

Thick and spicy chowder, full of veggies! Serve with a warm and crusty loaf of bread!

This is a recipe that I tried and my husband and I really liked it. I made it spicy, but you can control the heat.

This is one of my family's favorite dishes. Serve it with pita bread. You can also use red snapper in place of the catfish.

A deliciously crunchy and spicy way to serve catfish inspired by a similar dish I had in Beaumont, TX.

Use fillets of your favorite white fish to make an easy soup. Use wild onions or baby onions in place of the green onions if you can find them. This is a spicy red soup, the heat all depends on you.

I fell in love with Nigerian fish pepper soup and made my own variety of fish soup using everyday foods from the local grocer.

Bring the flavors of New Orleans home with this Mardi Gras-worthy catfish étouffée. Served over cauliflower rice instead of white rice, for more fiber and fewer calories.

Curry gravy is served over catfish and rice in this comforting recipe.

A spicy take on fish tacos, inspired partly by Creole-blackened catfish. Still has Mexican roots, especially with the avocado crema dressing.