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BBQ Shrimp over Cajun Catfish

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Catfish

  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 1-2 TBS Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 TBS cracked black pepper
  • 2 TBS unsalted butter
  • 1 T olive oil

BBQ Shrimp

  • 2-3 pounds XL raw shrimp
  • 1 stick unsalted butter NOT margarine
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • BBQ Shrimp seasoning recipe below
  • 1 TBS minced garlic

BBQ Shrimp Seasoning

  • 1 TBS Zatarain’s creole seasoning
  • 1 TBS onion powder
  • 1 TBS garlic powder
  • 1 TBS dried thyme
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper

Instructions

BBQ Shrimp Seasoning

  1. Mix all spices together in a small bowl.

Catfish

  1. Seasoning both sides of each fillet with the Creole/Cajun seasoning and black pepper
  2. Pour the oil and butter into a skillet
  3. Melt the butter on medium high heat setting.
  4. When the butter melts, add in the catfish
  5. Allow the fish to cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. Remove from the pan
  7. Set aside.

BBQ Shrimp

  1. In the same pan, add the butter.
  2. When the butter melts, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, BBQ Shrimp seasoning, and garlic.
  3. Add in the shrimp.
  4. Allow the shrimp to cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Stir well.
  6. Serve the BBQ Shrimp over the catfish with mashed potatoes
  7. Enjoy.