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Famous Dave's Catfish and Shrimp Recipe

Famous Dave's Catfish and Shrimp is a Southern-inspired culinary delight featuring succulent shrimp and tender catfish, seasoned to perfection and served with delectable sides for a mouthwatering dining experience. Make our Famous Dave's Catfish and Shrimp Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Catfish and Shrimp will taste just like Famous Dave's.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Cajun and Creole, Seafood, Southern
Keyword: BBQ, BBQ Rub, Cajun, Catfish, Famous Dave's, Seafood, Shrimp
Yield: 4 People

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Famous Dave's Cajun Dynamite Dust Seasoning (See "Spotlight Recipes" below for a Link to this Recipe)
  • 4 Catfish Fillets
  • Twelve or so 26-30 count Shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

  • Prepare Famous Dave's Cajun Dynamite Dust Seasoning according to the recipe linked to in "Spotlight Recipes" below.
  • Pour the Cajun Dynamite Dust seasoning on a large flat plate.
  • Place a catfish fillet flat on to the dust. Press down lightly to coat. Flip fillet and coat other side. Set aside.
  • Continue with remaining fillets.
  • Place shrimp onto plate. Roll around to coat fully. (Alternately, move Cajun Dynamite Dust from plate to a medium bowl or plastic bag. Place shrimp in dust and toss in bowl or seal and shake bag to coat.) Set aside.
  • Place a cast iron skillet over high heat, Heat until very hot.
  • Add butter and heat until sizzling.
  • Add catfish and shrimp and pan fry until blackened on both sides, turning once
  • Serve immediately, hot.

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