Name: Catfish and Okra Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb. catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup sliced okra; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 tbsp. chopped garlic; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.); 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 tsp. paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; Cooked white rice for serving

Catfish and Okra Gumbo Recipe

Merrie Stauffer Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Catfish and Okra Gumbo Recipe

A hearty and flavorful gumbo made with catfish and okra, perfect for a comforting meal!

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Total: 1 hour and 35 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb. catfish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup sliced okra
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz.)
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk together until it turns into a roux.
Add the onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Add the tomatoes, thyme, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the catfish and okra to the pot and continue to simmer for 25-30 minutes until the catfish is fully cooked and the okra is tender.
Serve hot over cooked white rice.