Alligator Bayou Cajun Blackened Red Fish with Dirty Rice and Lemon

Alligator Bayou Cajun Red Fish with Dirty Rice and Lemon

• Dinner
• Creole

Recipe by Wildlife Seasonings Kitchen

Authentic Louisiana Creole blackened red fish seasoned with Alligator Bayou Cajun, served with dirty rice.

Ingredients

• 1 red fish filet
• 1 oz Alligator Bayou Cajun Seasoning Add to Cart
• 6 oz butter
• 1 teaspoon peanut oil or cooking oil
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

Dirty Rice

• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or other neutral oil, divided
• 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound ground pork, beef, or spicy breakfast sausage
• 1/2 pound chicken or poultry liver, pureed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt-free vegetable herb seasoning

Directions

Red Fish

1. Melt 2 oz of the butter.
2. Dip the fish in the melted butter.
3. Liberally coat the fish in Wildlife Seasonings Alligator Bayou Cajun Seasoning.
4. Cook the fish in an extremely hot pan with the remaining butter and oil.

Dirty Rice

1. In a pan or pot over low heat, add oil and soften (not brown) the onion, pepper, and celery for 3 minutes, covered.
2. Add the ground meat and cook lightly.
3. Add all the seasonings and the rice.
4. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and place in a 350°F oven for 16 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes.

Pairs well with a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or light Pinot Noir, or with a wheat beer, red ale, or IPA.