Skip to main content
Epicurious
Cookbooks

Catfish with Chunky Creole Sauce

This mildly seasoned fish with its medley of Creole veggies is wonderful over steamed brown rice.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces fish and 1/4 cup sauce per serving

Ingredients

Chunky Creole Sauce

1 tablespoon light tub margarine
1 large tomato (about 8 ounces), chopped
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery (about 1 1/2 medium ribs)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled, or 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
4 catfish or other mild fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large nonstick skillet, melt the margarine over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. When the margarine is bubbly, stir in the remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 22 minutes, or until the celery is tender. Pour into a medium bowl.

    Step 2

    Place the fish in the skillet, trying not to overlap the fillets. Pour the sauce over the fish. Cook, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with the salt.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 144

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 4.5g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 172mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 5g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 4g

    Step 15

    Protein: 19g

    Step 16

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 17

    1 Vegetable

    Step 18

    3 Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals
TagsCajun & CreoleSouthernAmericanCatfishFishSeafoodBell PepperVegetableCeleryTomatoMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasyCookbooks
Read More
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in April
Like fattoush salad and strawberry shortcake roll.
Cottage Cheese Caramelized Onion Dip
Add a bag of potato chips and you've got yourself a party.
Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter
This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.
How to Thaw Fish Fast
The most efficient method takes less than an hour, but you might not even need it.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
31 Spring Cocktails for Warmer Days Ahead
Think a Hugo spritz, a gin basil smash, and plenty more patio-ready pours.