Catfish Stew Recipe
This catfish stew is bomb! Fresh veggies, savory broth, and huge chunks of catfish make this stew perfect for dinner and lunch!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick-sliced bacon sliced into ½ inch wide pieces
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 14- ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces Yukon gold potatoes diced
- 1 pound catfish filets
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In Dutch oven, place bacon in single layer and cook over medium-high heat, until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy, about 6-7 minutes.
- Remove bacon pieces with slotted spoon and place onto paper towel-lined plate.
- Place onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until onion is softened and translucent, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ¼ teaspoon salt, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in can of tomatoes, including juice, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt, and bacon pieces.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then add in potatoes, re-cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Add in filets, re-cover with lid and cook until fish is cooked through, white, and flaky, about 6 minutes. Break fish into smaller pieces.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately by itself, with rice or crusty bread.
Notes
How To Store & Reheat
Just pour your leftovers into an airtight container and pop it in the fridge. When you’re ready to reheat, simply warm it up in a pot over medium heat. Also, you can reheat individual servings in the microwave. If the stew comes out a bit thick, you can add a little water or stock to loosen it.How Long Will Catfish Stew Last In The Fridge?
About 3 to 4 days.Can I Freeze Catfish Stew With Potatoes?
Yep Let the stew cool completely, then transfer it to freezer-safe bags or containers. It’ll stay fresh and tasty in the freezer for up to 2 months.Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1043mg | Potassium: 1205mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3mg