For the Fried Catfish:

• 4 catfish fillets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Dirty Rice:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• ½ lb ground sausage
• ½ cup chicken livers, finely chopped (optional)
• ½ cup onion, diced
• ½ cup celery, diced
• ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ tsp thyme
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Cajun Crawfish Cream Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ cup onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ lb crawfish tails (or chopped shrimp)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped