ingredients
1 pound catfish filets, boneless
12 ounces crab claw meat, drained
3 pounds raw shrimp, tail off, peel and deveined
3 tablespoons Blackening Seasoning, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
tortilla chips
Cajun Nacho Cheese Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 shallot diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup beer (lager recommended)
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
instructions
Season catfish with 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet over medium high heat and add catfish. Sear catfish on both sides, about 4 minutes. Remove catfish from skillet, roughly chop and set aside. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Season shrimp with 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet and add shrimp over medium high heat. Toss shrimp in skillet until meat turns light pink, about 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and add to a bowl. Pour remaining butter from skillet on top of shrimp. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Season crab meat with 1 tablespoon of blackening seasoning. Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to skillet and melt. Add crab meat and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Tent seafood with foil to keep warm.
Meanwhile, prepare Cajun Cheese Sauce. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and whisk till combined. Reduce heat to low and add milk. Whisk well and add shallots, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir till thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add beer and cheese, and mix well. Add Cajun seasoning and mix again.
When you are ready to plate, add tortilla chips to dish and top with seafood. Pour on cheese sauce and serve immediately. Add toppings if desired: sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeños, etc.
Enjoy!
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