Cornmeal Catfish Batter

ctfsh Cornmeal Catfish Batter - Not only is this a fabulous fish recipe, it’s our favorite catfish batter recipe. First the catfish is marinated, in a homemade marinade, recipe included, before beiny quickly skillet fried. We used wholesome cornmeal for this catfish batter recipe, just to switch it up a little.

Cook Time: 5-9 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish Fillet
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cornmeal Catfish Batter

Marinade:
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 to 4 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Fish:
2 pounds catfish fillets
1 teaspoon pequin chile flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup blue cornmeal
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Lime wedgesMarinade:
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 to 4 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions to make Cornmeal Catfish Batter

Step 1:

Mix the oregano, lime juice, onions, wine, oil, and garlic in a shallow glass dish. Arrange fish in the mixture and let marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes. Remove fillets from the marinade and discard the marinade.

Step 2:

Mix the chile flakes, salt and pepper with the cornmeal. Dip the fish in the beaten egg, then the cornmeal mixture.

Step 3:

Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan, and saute the fish until golden brown. Serve with lime wedges.

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Baked Catfish and Pecans

cat Baked Catfish and Pecans - This scrumptious and extremely simple baked catfish recipe has an added bonus of a pecan sauce recipe included. Of course, you can sustitute the pecans for your family’s favorite, as all nuts have nutritional value, and the added flavor and crunch is irreplacable. Quick, easy and delicious, enjoy!Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish Fillets, Pecans
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Catfish and Pecans

2 lb Catfish fillets
1 t Salt
1 c All-purpose flour
1/4 t Red pepper
1 t Lemon rind, grated
1/2 c Butter
1/4 c Pecans, chopped
1 T Lemon juice
1 T Worcestershire sauce

Directions to make Baked Catfish and Pecans

Step 1:Make pecan sauce by combining 1/4 C butter, chopped pecans, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and blend well. Combine flour, salt, pepper, lemon rind. Roll fillets in mixture, coating well.
Step 2:Melt 1/4 C butter in large skillet. Brown fillets over medium heat until light brown; turn once to brown both sides. Place fillets in well-greased 12X8X2 baking dish. Sprinkle pecan butter sauce over fillets.
Step 3:Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desires. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

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Greek Grilled Catfish

grk_ctfs Greek Grilled Catfish - A distinctive catfish recipe for the BBQ, that you simply must try! Fresh, flaky catfish, with a Greek flare, that is grilled in less than thirty minutes. Very light and tasty, as well as quick and easy, there’s no better combo than that.Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Catfish
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Greek Grilled Catfish

6 catfish fillets (8 ounces each)
Greek seasoning to taste
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon dried mint
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions to make Greek Grilled Catfish

Step 1:Sprinkle both sides of fillets with Greek seasoning. Sprinkle each fillet with 1 rounded tablespoon feta cheese and 1/2 teaspoon mint. Drizzle 1 teaspoon oil over each. Roll up fillets and secure with toothpicks.
Step 2:Grill over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Or, place fillets in a greased baking dish and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
**Greek Seasoning is found in the spice section of most grocery stores.

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Catfish Chili

ctfs_chili Catfish Chili - So quick and easy, this tasty tomato and catfish chili, is absolutely delicious! Moist, tender catfish, slow simmered with a tomato based chili, for an exceptional and distinctive flavor. Add your favorite herbs for a little extra flavor.Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Catfish, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Catfish Chili

2 lb Catfish fillets, chunked
1 c Chopped green pepper
2 tb Butter
2 Cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 lb Red kidney beans
1 lb Can tomatoes, undrained
6 oz Tomato paste

Directions to make Catfish Chili

Step 1:Saute green pepper and garlic in butter until tender. Add seasonings. Mix well. Add beans and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Step 2:Add fish. Cover and simmer 15 more minutes until fish flakes easily.

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Tasty Catfish Gumbo

catfish_gumbo  Tasty Catfish Gumbo - This best catfish gumbo requires some chopping of healthy vegetables, but other than that, all you do is put it all in the pot, stovetop and relax. We suggest serving with rice.Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Catfish
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Tasty Catfish Gumbo

1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups water
2 cubes beef bouillon
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions to make Tasty Catfish Gumbo

Step 1:In a 3 quart pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in the boiling water.
Step 2:In a medium skillet, heat the vegetable oil, and cook the celery, green pepper, onion and garlic until tender.
Step 3:Add the tomatoes, okra and cooked vegetables to the boiling water. Season with salt, red pepper flakes, thyme, bay leaf and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add catfish, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until catfish is flaky and tender.

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.

Catfish with Onion Dijon Coating

catfish_with_onion_dijon_coating3 Catfish with Onion Dijon Coating - This easy dinner recipe combines onions and honey mustard for some of the best catfish fillets you will ever make!Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Catfish with Onion Dijon Coating

1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup honey Dijon mustard
4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish fillets
garlic salt and pepper to taste
dried parsley flakes

Directions to make Catfish with Onion Dijon Coating

Step 1:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2:In a small bowl, mix together the onion and mustard. Season the catfish fillets with garlic salt and pepper. Place on a baking tray and coat with the onion and honey. Sprinkle parsley flakes over the top.
Step 3:Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn the oven to broil. Broil until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.

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