In the South, we love spending long weekends at the lake fishing and bringing the fish fry home to enjoy with friends and family.
But, there's more than one way to enjoy our catch of the day. We'll show you 7 fish dishes from the South that you just gotta try. Once you sample these savory bites, fish might just become the new shining star in your kitchen.
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1. Blackened fish tacos with avocado sauce (h/t Foodie Crush)
If you're a yin-yang lover, this is the recipe for you. It has everything - mild tilapia mixed with spicy Cajun heat and the crunch of cabbage against the creamy avocado. The fresh lime and cilantro help to cool things off and have these tacos bursting with flavor.
If you're a yin-yang lover, this is the recipe for you. It has everything - mild tilapia mixed with spicy Cajun heat and the crunch of cabbage against the creamy avocado. The fresh lime and cilantro help to cool things off and have these tacos bursting with flavor.
2. Blackened salmon with avocado salsa (h/t Closet Cooking)
You may be sensing a theme here, but it's only because all of these recipes are delicious! One thing is for sure, though. Anytime you have a blackened fish, you can be assured it's got a Southern Louisiana Cajun kick to it. This salmon against the cool avocado salsa is to die for.
You may be sensing a theme here, but it's only because all of these recipes are delicious! One thing is for sure, though. Anytime you have a blackened fish, you can be assured it's got a Southern Louisiana Cajun kick to it. This salmon against the cool avocado salsa is to die for.
3. Carolina catfish stew (h/t CD Kitchen)
If you want a fish recipe that's also a comfort food, this one fits the gill. Catfish and salt pork in a rich tomato gravy are stewed together and served over rice. Yum!
If you want a fish recipe that's also a comfort food, this one fits the gill. Catfish and salt pork in a rich tomato gravy are stewed together and served over rice. Yum!
4. Low carb pecan baked catfish (h/t Easy Health Living)
If you want a healthy fish dish, this fabulous recipe comes to the rescue. It'll also satisfy those gourmet taste buds. The pecan-battered catfish has just enough crunch to make you forget it's baked and not fried.
If you want a healthy fish dish, this fabulous recipe comes to the rescue. It'll also satisfy those gourmet taste buds. The pecan-battered catfish has just enough crunch to make you forget it's baked and not fried.
5. Salmon cakes (h/t Natasha's Kitchen)
One of my favorite memories is visiting my husband's mother and grandmother many years ago. Salmon cakes were a staple in their home. While this recipe calls for fresh salmon, as Natasha noted, you can substitute for canned salmon. It's convenient, fast, and easy.
One of my favorite memories is visiting my husband's mother and grandmother many years ago. Salmon cakes were a staple in their home. While this recipe calls for fresh salmon, as Natasha noted, you can substitute for canned salmon. It's convenient, fast, and easy.
6. Crawfish etouffee over baked Cajun catfish (h/t Coop Can Cook)
Here in South Louisiana, crawfish etouffee and catfish are staples like bread and milk. Trust me, if you've never had etouffee, you're in for a treat. Talk about real comfort food! Shrimp can be substituted for the catfish. As we say in Louisiana, Ca C'est Bon!
Here in South Louisiana, crawfish etouffee and catfish are staples like bread and milk. Trust me, if you've never had etouffee, you're in for a treat. Talk about real comfort food! Shrimp can be substituted for the catfish. As we say in Louisiana, Ca C'est Bon!
7. Southern fried catfish with spicy slaw (h/t The Gracious Wife)
This amazing pan-fried catfish is great with a side dish or on a bun topped with the slaw. Cornmeal lends an authentic Southern flavor to the coating. The slaw has added heat with sriracha. Together, they are amazing!
This amazing pan-fried catfish is great with a side dish or on a bun topped with the slaw. Cornmeal lends an authentic Southern flavor to the coating. The slaw has added heat with sriracha. Together, they are amazing!
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