This Recipe is in Honor of Crappie Bob with Crappie Bobs Fishing Guide service and his side kick daughter Sarah. Look him up! CrappieBob.com
Thanks for the Great day on Sam Rayburn Lake!
Coconut Curry Catfish and Crappie over Rice.
Crappie is pronounced “Cropy”
I had frozen Hush Puppies that I heated in the Oven at 325° for 1/2 hr. See My recipe here Hush Puppies /Fish Fry Mix
Makes 2 Servings:
1 lb Catfish and or Crappie Filets Chopped into 2” pieces, (Bones removed. Thawed if previously frozen.)
1/2 Onion chopped fine.
3 Roma Tomatoes chopped (Or 5-6 Campari’s)
1 can Coconut Milk.
3 cloves Garlic minced
1/2” knob of Ginger (1 tsp grated ).
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds.
1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds.
1/4 tsp Coriander Seeds. Crushed ( tip..these are seeds from Cilantro plants)
1/4 tsp Cardamom Seeds
1/4 tsp Garam Masala.
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2-3 Tbsp EVOO or Wesson Oil
1/3 c chopped Cilantro.
1/4 c chopped Thai Basil.
3 Scallions Chopped.
1/2 tsp Salt.
3 Tbsp Water or chicken broth.
1 tsp Lower Sodium Better than Bullion Chicken
1 Limes Juice.
1/2 Lemons Juice
Optional: Hot peppers, Thai, Fresno, or jalapeño. Cayanne
2-3 cups of Pre cooked Rice.
GARNISH:
Lime wedges.
Lemon wedges
Cilantro.
Basil.
Scallions.
Make your Curry Sauce. This sauce takes some time for flavors to meld together. The Microwave can shorten the Sauce time if you want)
To a Medium Skillet, heated to Medium, add the Oil to heat up and then add all of the Seeds. Stir the seeds around for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until they become fragrant and are just toasted. Careful that they don’t burn, then Quickly add the Onion. (Hot Peppers will go in now too).
Sauté until Onions are translucent. You may need to pull the Pan from the heat for a few seconds.
Add Garlic, Sauté for 30 seconds.
Add the Ginger and sauté for another 30 seconds.
Add the Tomatoes and continue to sauté until Onions and Tomatoes starts to make a Sauce.
Add the Water, Lemon and Lime Juices to kick it into sauce mode.
Put a lid on the Pan and turn the Burner down to Simmer and let simmer for about 20 min. (If you are in a hurry, you can always microwave the Sauce in a covered glass bowl for a couple minutes before finishing in the Pan). The Onions and Tomatoes need to be really soft.
Saving out some of the Cilantro, Scallions, and Basil, for Garnishing, add the rest to the Sauce now.
Add the Coconut Milk and heat Sauce to a Boil then Simmer to reduce the Sauce, let it reduce for about 10 min. It should thicken up a bit. See Pics below.
Add the Catfish, and put the lid on for 5 -7 min, while the Catfish cooks.
Check for doneness.
Serve over Rice or Cauliflower Rice. Rice is better for absorbing the Sauce.
Garnish with Scallions, cilantro, Basil, and a wedge of Lemon or Lime and your favorite toppings.
Don’t forget the Coconut Milk 
Frozen and thawed Filets, I see Crappie in there too! 
Toast seeds in the hot Oil
Sauté until Sauce begins to form. 
Add juices and cover 
5 min add Water, Lemon and Lime Juices. Put cover back on. 
10 min 
15 min 
20 min 
This little bit of Sauce packs some big flavors as is and when you reduce it all down with the the Coconut Milk , it finishes the Curry sauce nicely.
Those two little Thai Peppers are Hot and when added Whole, they add a tad bit of kick and flavor …but don’t let them burst ! Remove them if you are concerned. I don’t eat them, but hubby does?.
Be sure to taste it now to see if you want to add Salt, or Better than Bullion Chicken or more seasoning. I use powdered Garam Masada if I want more. I let individuals add Shriracha or Tobasco to theirs.
Add Coconut Milk. It’s thick out of the can but immediately thins out. 
Stir and Bring Sauce to Boil. Turn down to Simmer and Reduce Sauce for 10 min more 
Add the Filets to the Curry 
Frozen and thawed Catfish and Crappie Filets. 
Cover and allow Fish to simmer for 5 min. Check for Doneness Add a little Garnish to serve up 
Serve over Rice