I love it when food not only tastes good, but it sounds good, too. Dishes that sound festive or exotic often have more appeal to me. Like Jambalaya, Tabbouleh, and this Etouffee. Gluten-free Catfish Etouffee, to be exact.
![Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Catfish-Etouffe-Gluten-Free.jpg "Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
An etouffee—pronounced A-too-FAY—is a type of stew in which generally shellfish is smothered in a seasoned vegetable mixture and served with rice. I’ve mentioned before that a good friend of ours, Jack, likes to fish for catfish in his spare time and always catches more than he can possibly eat by himself.
We are always equally well stocked with venison from family members and friends who hunt. So we do some casual bartering from time to time. Mr. GFE will show up with some packages of catfish from Jack. Then for Mr. GFE’s next visit to Jack, I hand him some packages of ground venison as he heads out the door. It’s a great system!
While usually, I fry the catfish (using the same cornmeal breading that I used on these Southern Fried Oysters and this Fried Calamari), I really wanted to try something different and out of the blue, etouffee popped into my head.
I searched online and found a fairly simple recipe on a Cajun website. A few changes here and there—including the addition of zucchini and tomatoes (so often my “go-to” fresh veggies)–and we were enjoying this delicious new dish, gluten-free Catfish Etouffee! You can enjoy this dish any time but be sure to also remember it when Mardi Gras rolls around.
![Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Catfish_Etouffe_001.jpg "Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
![Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Catfish_Etouffe_004.jpg "Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
![Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Catfish_Etouffe_006.jpg "Gluten-Free Catfish Etoufee. While etouffee is a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine that is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
A few other posts in the gfe Skillet Supper Series:
A few other fabulous gluten-free skillet suppers and/or seafood dishes:
Gluten-Free Catfish Etouffee Recipe
While etouffee---a dish found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine--- is typically served with shellfish, this gluten-free Catfish Etouffee will still make all the etouffee lovers happy! Enjoy it any time but be sure to also remember it on Mardi Gras. Recipe adapted from www.cajun-recipes.com. A lighter flour mix works best. I used my Two-Ingredient Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Mix. Other vegetables may be used depending upon your personal preferences and what you have on hand. If you wish to use another fish, it’s best to use one that is similar in thickness and heartiness. If you use a fish that’s lighter in flavor and texture, do not add fish until about halfway through final cooking time.Catfish Etouffee (Gluten Free)
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Ina Gawne says
Shirley this sounds delicious! We can’t get catfish where I live, but I am sure cod would work nicely here. I too love festive sounding dishes – they put a smile on my face. I so want to try your southern fried oysters. My DH won’t eat shell fish, so will have wait to make them when the kids come to visit – can’t wait! 🙂
Shirley says
Hey Ina–I bet you’d enjoy this with cod. Exactly on festive sounding dishes! 🙂 Hope you enjoy the oysters when you get to make them, too. I’m not an oysters fan myself, but hubby loves them and raves over this recipe.
Shirley
Kay Guest says
Shirley,
I once worked with a gal from Lafayette, Louisiana and she made us Shrimp Etouffee. I have always said that is was the best thing I have ever eaten. (This was before I had your Perfect Poundcake!) So, I believe that I will make this Catfish Etouffee and I thank you for making me think that I can!
Kay
Shirley says
Kay–Lucky you, to enjoy Shrimp Etouffee made by a Lafayette girl! Haha on the Perfect Pound Cake … if I ever market that, I’m hiring you as my spokesperson for sure. 😉 And you’d have no problem at all making this dish. Remember … all my recipes are made easily. 🙂
Shirley
InTolerant Chef says
Another unknown dish for me, catfish is not easy to come by in my neck of the woods- but venison no problem:-)
Shirley says
InTolerant Chef–I’m wondering if you have any local fish that would work. But if you have venison, I certainly have lots of other recipes that will work for you. 🙂
Shirley
Alta says
Love crawfish and shrimp etouffee, so this is right up my alley!
Shirley says
Hi Alta–I think you’d love this recipe as well then! 🙂
Shirley
April J Harris says
That is a great system, Shirley. There’s nothing like fresh catfish! This recipe looks and sounds delicious and I love that it is gluten free. Pinned! Thank you for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul. Hope to ‘see’ you again this week. The party is open now!