Mama’s Mambo Veggie Dirty Rice with Crispy Pan-fried Catfish

Name: Mama’s Mambo Veggie Dirty Rice with Crispy Pan-fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Cajun or Creole,
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 package (6 oz) portobello mushrooms chopped (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh garlic (about 6 cloves); 1 package (8 oz) dirty rice mix original; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets; 1 tsp creole seasoning; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 large egg lightly beaten; 1 cup crispy southern fish fri; 2 tbsps chopped parsley

“I’ve been eating my mom’s jambalaya and dirty rice ever since I can remember. I’m excited to share this veggie remix of my mom’s recipe, one of my favorites from my hometown!”

No matter the occasion – but especially Mardi Gras &n
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15m

PREP TIME

40m

COOK TIME

436

CALORIES

13

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 6

Ingredients

Veggie Dirty Rice
1 tablespoon oil
1 package (6 ounces) portobello mushrooms, chopped (about 2 cups) Substitutions available
- baby bella mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic, (about 6 cloves)
1 package (8 ounces) Zatarain's® Dirty Rice Dinner Mix
2 1/2 cups chicken stock Substitutions available
- vegetable stock
Pan-Fried Catfish
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets
1 teaspoon Zatarain's® New Orleans Style Creole Seasoning
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Zatarain's® Crispy Southern Fish Fri Substitutions available
- seasoned fish fri
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1 For the Dirty Rice, heat oil in large heavy bottomed saucepan on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and softened. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in Rice Mix and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
2 Meanwhile, for the Catfish, heat oil in large cast iron skillet to about 350°F. Sprinkle catfish on both sides with Creole Seasoning. Mix buttermilk and egg in shallow dish. Place Fish Fri in separate shallow dish. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk mixture, shaking gently to remove excess. Coat evenly on both sides with Fish Fri.
3 Fry catfish 3 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley and additional Creole Seasoning, if desired. Serve with Dirty Rice.
4 Leftover Tip: Reheat leftover Dirty Rice and top with eggs for an easy breakfast bowl made up your favorite way. Add the fixin’s like extra beans, corn, salsa or tomatoes, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions... and don’t forget a dash of Zatarain’s® Cajun Hot Sauce.