Molly’s Blackened Catfish Recipe

November 4, 2010 by Camp Cook  
Filed under Catfish, Easy Catfish Recipes

Blackened CatfishThis is one of those recipes that requires a little bit of prep work and some patience but the wait and the work is definitely worth it.Catfish has always been one of my favorites and this is another example of how versatile the fish can be. Try this at your next feast for family or friends.

Ingredients to make Molly’s Blackened Catfish Recipe

2 Tablespoons sweet paprika
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon whole thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons whole basil leaves
Mix together and store in a lidded jar.

4 lbs. catfish fillets (total weight about 3 lbs.)
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps to make Molly’s Blackened Catfish Recipe

Step 1 - Heat a black iron frying pan for at least 10 minutes over very high heat.
Step 2 - Cut each of the fillets in half. Melt the butter and mix with the olive oil.
Step 3 - Place the spice mix on a plate. Dip the fish into the butter and oil and then dredge on both sides in the spice mix.
Step 4 - Fry in a very hot pan just a few minutes on each side.

Simple Sauced Broiled Catfish

Catfish Fillets Simple Sauced broiled Catfish - This simple, sauced recipe for broiled catfish, is smothered in a spiced tomato sauce, that is outstanding. Quick and easy, these catfish steaks are ready in minutes, and are extremely moist and tender.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish Steaks
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Sauced Broiled Catfish

16 ounces Catfish Steaks
1/4 cup Tomato sauce
1/4 cup Vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
3/4 teaspoon Fresh Dill — minced
1/8 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
Vegetable Cooking Spray
Lemon Slices
Fresh Dill Sprigs

Directions to make Simple Sauced Broiled Catfish

Step 1:

Rinse catfish steaks under cold, running water; pat dry and set aside. Combine tomato sauce and next 7 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.

Step 2:

Brush half of mixture over 1 side of steaks. Coat rack of a broiler pan with cooking spray. Place steaks on rack; broil 4-5\” from heat, 5-10 minutes, depending on thickness of steak. Carefully turn fish over; brush with remaining tomato mixture. Broil an additional 6 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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Catfish with Potatoes and Carrots

catfish recipesThere are many Catfish Recipes available that the entire family will enjoy but definitely not all of them. Catfish is a fish that not everyone enjoys.
Try adding carrots and potatoes to this simple catfish recipe.

Ingredients:
Three medium potatoes

A pound of catfish cut into nugget sizes

1 / 2 bell pepper (red)

A small onion, diced

A tablespoon of oil

A teaspoon of garlic powder

A tablespoon of oregano

Peel the carrots and potatoes. Cut carrots into pieces an inch long.

Cut the potatoes into bite size pieces. Cut the pepper into small bite size
pieces.

In a small cake pan, pour oil and potatoes, carrots, onion and bell pepper to
skillet. Sprinkle vegetables with oregano and garlic.

Place pan in the oven at 350 degrees for forty minutes. Remove pan from oven,
add the catfish and cook twenty minutes.

Serve hot from skillet.

Catfish Marinated in Milk

catfish_marinaded_milk Catfish Marinated in Milk - Catfish lovers everywhere, are raving about this amazing marinated catfish recipe. The secret is to allow the fish fillets to marinate the  overnight, Enjoy!Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Catfish Marinated in Milk

4 (8 ounce) fillets catfish
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
1 tablespoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup butter, melted

Directions to make Catfish Marinated in Milk

Step 1:Wash and dry catfish filets. Place filets in a shallow dish and pour milk over them. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Step 2:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cheese, Italian seasoning, baking powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Dredge filets in flour mixture.
Step 3:Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet and place coated filets in pan. Drizzle melted butter over filets.
Step 4:bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until firm and flaky. Serve hot.