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Mississippi - Catfish Allison

May 15, 2019Last Modified: January 27, 2022

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This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Here is a recipe for a delicious baked catfish called Catfish Allison!

Catfish Allison and mashed potatoes with green onions

Catfish Allison hails from the great southern state of Mississippi. I first read about this dish when I was researching what to cook for our movie night.

Movie Night - O Brother, Where Are Thou?

Sunday evenings we sit down to watch a film. I love to cook a meal on these movie nights that has something to do with the film we are watching.  Usually either the setting of the movie, or food actually eaten or highlighted in the film can inspire the meal.

One recent film we watched was O Brother, Where Art Thou? It is a film by Joel and Ethan Coen, and stars George Clooney. Based on The Odyssey, by Homer, it turned out to be very funny and we enjoyed it greatly! The film is set in Mississippi, so that evening I decided to cook Catfish Allison for dinner.

The Crown Restaurant, Indianola Mississippi

Previously, I had assumed that all catfish consumed in Mississippi must be fried. Boy was I wrong! Catfish Allison, one of the most well known and loved dishes served at The Crown Restaurant, in Indianola, Mississippi, is poached, then topped with Allison Butter Sauce and then broiled. This sauce contains parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, tabasco, and green onions. Sounds incredibly good doesn't it? 🙂

Tabasco, worcestershire sauce, butter, cheese, green onions, mayonaisse
Ingredients for Catfish Allison in a bowl

A Variation - Baked Catfish Allison

I opted to try a slight variation on this recipe, which calls for baking the catfish. This method of preparation worked well and I'm happy to say our family was very pleased with the dinner that night. 🙂

Catfish Allison

If you love catfish, you must try Catfish Allison! This dish is so easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious! I'm really looking forward to trying this again soon, and will opt for the poach then broil method the next time.

Serve with mashed potatoes or rice, and how about some green beans to go along with it?

Bring a taste of the Mississippi delta to your home soon with this awesome Catfish Allison dish!

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Catfish Allison

Catfish Allison

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Catfish covered with a buttery/parmesan sauce, then baked to perfection. This recipe hails from the great state of Mississippi, and is absolutely delicious! Bring a taste of the Mississippi delta to your home with Catfish Allison!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 7 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • ½ ts Worcestershire Sauce
  • ½ ts Tabasco
  • 4 6 oz catfish fillets US Farmed please! 🙂
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with non stick aluminum foil, or coat with thin layer of cooking spray.
  • Combine all ingredients (except for the catfish) in a bowl.
    Ingredients for Catfish Allison in a bowl
  • Place the fish on the baking sheet, and add salt and pepper to both sides. Cover the fish with the combined ingredient mixture.
    Catfish Allison
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.
    Catfish Allison

Notes

This catfish bakes to perfection and is absolutely delicious!  Suggested servings are green beans and mashed potatoes or rice.  Enjoy this taste of the Mississippi delta!

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Paula B

    April 07, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy recipe!!!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Grace

      April 07, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      Hi Paula! I'm so very happy that you liked it! Thank you so much for trying it out and taking the time to comment! I appreciate you! Take care, Grace

      Reply
  2. Michelle

    April 21, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    I'm going to have to try this recipe. I actually know THE Allison for whom this recipe was named. I'm originally
    from the MS delta and have visited the Crown several times. Never tried the Catfish Allison though!

    Reply
    • Grace

      April 21, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      Hi Michelle! My goodness how happy I am to receive your comments! Please if you do try this I would love to know your feedback and more info on how you know Allison! Thank you for taking the time to comment and all the very best to you!! Most Sincerely, Grace

      Reply
  3. McGalliard, L

    June 08, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic! Husband said it’s his new favorite for catfish…and he’s a fried fish kinda guy. So thankful!

    Reply
    • Grace

      June 08, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      Hi there! I can't tell you how happy this makes me feel! Thanks so very much for trying out this recipe and I'm over the moon that you and your husband liked it! All the best take care! Grace

      Reply
  4. Michael A. Watson

    February 04, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    YUM YUM YUMMY!
    I'M NOT GOING TO FRY MY
    CATFISH AGAIN AND I HAVE YOU TO THANK.THATS THE BEST WAY I'VE EVER HAD CATFISH AND
    AGAIN MM MM GOOD
    🙏

    Reply
    • Grace

      February 04, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      Woo hoo Michael! I'm SO SO thrilled that you enjoyed Catfish prepared this way and I agree it's better than frying! Thanks so much for taking a chance on this recipe and taking the time to share your comments. Truly grateful and so happy! Thank you! Grace

      Reply

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