Okra Catfish Stew

Okra Catfish Stew is a rich stew chock full of veggies and, of course, enough catfish to ensure some in every bite.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 6 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Fillets, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 1 (16 ounce) box frozen okra
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large baking potato, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay®
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place large stock pot over medium high heat for 1 minute; add oil.
2. Add onion; cook for 3 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato juice, okra, bay leaves, thyme, oregano and potatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
4. Sprinkle catfish with seafood seasoning. Add catfish; continue to simmer for 6 minutes or until catfish is cooked through.
5. Add sugar, vinegar and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: The Catfish Institute