I have become interested in trying my hand at Creole and Cajun style cooking, and have seen some intriguing recipes that call for the use of cat-fish. However, after searching some local specialty fish shops and markets ( here in Vancouver, Canada ) I have come out empty-handed. So what is an appropriate substitute for cat-fish in this sort of dish?
I think any firm-flesh fish would work well. Orange roughy or tilapia would probably work. Also, gumbo is delicious with just chicken or a combination of chicken, oysters and shrimp.
Also, be sure to make some spicy cornbread to go with it. Yummy!
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Tilapia or rock cod. Red snapper maybe.
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cuicken! god chicken gumbo is SO good!
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ask your fish shop for the best value mild white fish.
remember.. FISH SHOULD NOT BE SLIMEY OR SMELL FISHY. that means that its poor quality. The other thing that you can do is get FROZEN cat fish nuggets. Check your local frozen foods sections. Ask the fish counter too.
and yeah. CHICKEN is awesome.
now..
the next thing is.. CAN YOU ROUX? haha. thats the key to good gumbo.
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I think any firm-flesh fish would work well. Orange roughy or tilapia would probably work. Also, gumbo is delicious with just chicken or a combination of chicken, oysters and shrimp.
Also, be sure to make some spicy cornbread to go with it. Yummy!
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Here in South Louisiana you dont put fish in GUMBO. You would make a sauce piquant which is a good tomato based sauce. After your tomato sauce is cooked add your fish ( any kind ) fillets for about 30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice. enjoy
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