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Zesty Catfish Chowder

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Zesty Catfish Chowder

A zesty American-style catfish chowder with corn kernels and yellow onion, finished with smoked paprika, cheddar and BBQ sauce, served over grits.

Total time
29 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
11 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
American
gluten-free

Ingredients

400gcatfish
1 cupcorn kernels
1 cupyellow onion
4 servingsgrits
1/4 cupsmoked paprika
2 tspcheddar cheese
1 tspBBQ sauce
2 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Season the catfish and stir-fry it over medium-high heat until well browned, about 6 minutes.

2

Add the corn kernels and yellow onion, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in the smoked paprika, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce for a final minute.

4

Cook the grits separately according to package directions.

5

Let the catfish simmer gently for about 15 minutes so it stays flaky and the flavors meld.

6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7

Serve hot over the grits, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
287
Protein
21g
Fat
13.1g
Carbs
24.4g
Fiber
5.3g
Sodium
151mg

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