Best Catfish Spread Recipes

CATFISH SPREAD

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Whenever we have a fish fry, we begin the meal with this dip. My children and grandchildren love it, and it gets rave reviews at picnic and potlucks. Someone always requests the recipe. -Edna Carter, West Point, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound catfish fillets
2 teaspoons water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 packages (6-1/2 ounces each) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash paprika
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

Place catfish in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; drizzle with water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and discard cooking liquid. Using a fork, flake fish into small pieces; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and spreadable cheese until smooth. Add the onions, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings and mix well. Stir in the crab, shrimp and catfish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY SMOKED CATFISH SPREAD

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Make and share this Easy Smoked Catfish Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by La Dilettante

Categories Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs catfish fillets
2 cups Chardonnay wine
1 tablespoon salt
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 tablespoon creole seasoning salt
1 dash Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon horseradish (or to taste)
extra whole capers (to garnish)

Steps:

Cut fish filets into 2" pieces and place in large skillet with wine and salt. Poach gently until thoroughly done, about 15 minutes.
Drain fish well, discarding wine, and place in food processor with onions, capers, and seasonings. Remove to bowl and blend in mayonnaise and horseradish, adding a bit at a time until desired consistency is reached. Should not be too thin.
Chill overnight. Sprinkle with extra capers, and serve with crackers or crostini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 799.3, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8.9

CATFISH SPREAD RECIPE

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Whenever we have a fish fry, we begin the meal with this dip. My children and grandchildren love it, and it gets rave reviews at picnic and potlucks. Someone always requests the recipe. -Edna Carter, West Point, Virginia

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound catfish fillets
2 teaspoons water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 packages (6-1/2 ounces each) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash paprika
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

Place catfish in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; drizzle with water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and discard cooking liquid. Using a fork, flake fish into small pieces; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and spreadable cheese until smooth. Add the onions, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings and mix well. Stir in the crab, shrimp and catfish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables.
Yield: 5 cups.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Originally published as Catfish Spread in Country
August/September 2007, p45
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