Pan-Seared Catfish with Spicy Boudin Mashed Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender pan-seared catfish fillets served atop creamy mashed potatoes infused with spicy Cajun boudin sausage. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs catfish fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) catfish fillets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 8 oz boudin sausage, casing removed and crumbled
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs peeled and cubed russet potatoes into a large pot with cold water covering them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz crumbled boudin sausage and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
3. Step 3: Mash the drained potatoes with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and the cooked boudin sausage. Stir in 2 tbsp sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
4. Step 4: Pat dry 4 catfish fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
5. Step 5: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add catfish fillets and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F).
6. Step 6: Plate each catfish fillet over a generous scoop of spicy boudin mashed potatoes. Serve immediately.