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Smothered Fried Catfish with Pepper Gravy
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Smothered Fried Catfish with Pepper Gravy

★★★★★ 4.7 (396 ratings)

A Smothered Fried Catfish, kissed with char and smoke, and served with Pepper Gravy.

Prep
28 min
Cook
26 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb fried catfish
  • 2 tbsp yellow onion
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 3 cloves smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the fried catfish generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the fried catfish and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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