Cajun-Style Blackened Catfish with Dirty Rice and Green Beans Recipe

Looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dinner recipe? Look no further than this Cajun-style blackened catfish with dirty rice and green beans! This dish is packed with bold flavors and textures, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 4 catfish fillets
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

This image showcases the final dish, which includes a perfectly blackened catfish fillet on top of a bed of dirty rice and green beans. The colors and textures of the dish are visually appealing and entice the viewer to give it a try.

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix together to create a Cajun seasoning blend.
2. Pat the catfish fillets dry with a paper towel, then generously season both sides with the Cajun seasoning blend.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the catfish fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until blackened and cooked through.
4. While the catfish is cooking, prepare the dirty rice. In a large saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and fluffy.
5. While the rice is cooking, prepare the green beans. In a separate pot, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender yet still crisp.
6. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, celery, and green bell pepper until softened and translucent.
7. Add the kidney beans to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
8. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetable and bean mixture.
9. Plate the dirty rice and green beans, then top each serving with a blackened catfish fillet.

This image showcases a close-up of the perfectly blackened catfish fillet. The seasoning blend has formed a flavorful crust on the outside of the fish, while the inside remains tender and flaky.

This image showcases the preparation of the fresh green beans for cooking. The bright green color of the beans is visually appealing and adds a pop of color to the dish.