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Grilled Catfish with Dirty Rice and Cheddar Bay Biscuits

A heartwarming meal featuring smoky grilled catfish, savory dirty rice, and flaky cheddar bay biscuits, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Catfish

  • 4 fillets catfish fillets Fresh catfish is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling over fish.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adjust to taste.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning catfish.

For the Dirty Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth Can substitute vegetable broth.
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked sausage Optional; can use turkey or beef variant.

For the Green Beans

  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed

For the Cheddar Bay Biscuits

  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup garlic butter, melted For brushing before serving.

Instructions
 

Grilling the Catfish

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Drizzle catfish fillets with olive oil and sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Place seasoned catfish on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  • Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.

Whipping Up the Dirty Rice

  • In a saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, onions, and bell peppers.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • If using sausage, stir in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Cooking the Green Beans

  • Boil water in a pot and add trimmed green beans.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender, then drain.

Baking the Cheddar Bay Biscuits

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in milk until just combined and fold in cheddar cheese.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, brushing with garlic butter before serving.

Plating It All Together

  • Serve a scoop of dirty rice, topped with grilled catfish and green beans on the side.
  • Add a cheddar bay biscuit and brush with garlic butter.

Notes

Check for freshness of catfish and adjust seasonings as per personal taste. Great for meal prep and leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
Keyword Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Comfort Food, dirty rice, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Grilled Catfish
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