Best Pan Fried Catfish With Spicy Pecan Gremolata Recipes

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CAJUN PECAN CATFISH



Cajun Pecan Catfish image

This is one of our favorite recipes. It's quick, easy and delicious. Just serve with a side salad, biscuits and mixed fruit for dessert. We like it a lot for Christmas Eve. -Jan Wilkins, Blytheville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning and thyme. In another bowl, combine pecans, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture., Place catfish in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with remaining oil mixture. Spread pecan mixture over fillets. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH



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Mustard and dill give this catfish its savory flavor, and the pecan crust lends a delightful crunch. You'll have dinner on the table in no time with this no-fuss dish from our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup ground pecans
2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the mustard, milk and dill. Place pecans in another shallow bowl. Dip fillets in mustard mixture and then in pecans. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 425° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

PAN FRIED CATFISH



Pan Fried Catfish image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (8-ounce) catfish fillets
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse the fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, creole seasoning, paprika, and pepper together in a shallow dish. Pour the milk into a second shallow dish. Dip the fillets into the milk and then into the cornmeal mixture, coating them well and shaking of any excess.
  • Heat 1/2 the butter in a large skillet over high heat, and fry 2 of the fillets for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Transfer the fillets to a serving platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter and fillets. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.

SO GOOD PANFRIED CATFISH (MAKEOVER)



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Purr-fect for catfish or any mild-flavored fish, this dish goes from pan to kitchen table in 20 minutes flat-with a spicy cornmeal breading that's sure to heat up dinner hour!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1/2 teaspoon Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (from 6-oz container)
1 1/2 lb catfish or other mild-flavored fish fillets (about 3/4 inch thick), cut into 6 serving pieces
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In shallow dish, beat egg and hot pepper sauce until well mixed. In another shallow dish, stir cornmeal, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder and seafood seasoning until blended.
  • Dip each piece of fish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fish; cook 4 to 8 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. (To keep underside of fish crisp, immediately place fish on cooling rack until serving time.) Squeeze lemon juice over fish.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

SECRET INGREDIENT FRIED CATFISH



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Pancake mix and carbonated water are the surprising secrets to these beautifully browned catfish fillets. Serve with coleslaw or sweet potato fries, and get ready for smiles. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
2 tablespoons carbonated water
1 cup pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the pancake mix, seasoned salt and pepper. Dip fillets in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned pancake mix., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 34g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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