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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.

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this great pecan-crusted catfish recipe that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1/4 cup finely ground pecans (1 oz)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg white
1 lb catfish, haddock, orange roughy, sole, flounder or other medium-firm fish fillets (about 3/4 inch thick), cut into 4 serving pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix corn flake crumbs, pecans, paprika, garlic powder and ground red pepper.
  • In shallow dish or pie plate, beat egg white slightly with fork. Dip fish into egg white, then place in bag. Seal bag and shake until evenly coated. Place in pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH



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Categories     Side     Low Fat     Pecan

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup pecans
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 skinless catfish fillets (6 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon wedges (optional)
Carrot slaw with yogurt dressing
1 pound carrots, peeled
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1/2 small white cabbage, halved crosswise and thinly sliced (5 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
(serves 6)

Steps:

  • Grind the cornmeal and pecans with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground. Transfer to a large, shallow container. Dredge the catfish in the cornmeal mixture, patting it on to coat completely.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 fish fillets until golden brown and firm to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a plate; sprinkle with salt, and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and fish. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
  • Carrot slaw with yogurt dressing
  • In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk (or on the large holes of a box grater), grate the carrots. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Add the carrots, cabbage, and dill to the bowl; toss well. Top the mixture with a plate that fits inside the bowl; weight with a heavy object. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

PECAN CRUSTED DIJON BAKED CATFISH



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Simple, delicious alternative to frying catfish southern style. I was dubious about the mixture of pecans and Dijon, but it worked and produced a slightly tangy, crusty finish to the fish. If you've never tried catfish, it is a real treat. The least "fishy" fish I've ever had. My fillets were huge, so I made 1 1/2 times the topping mixture. From Southern Church Suppers

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 catfish fillets
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pecans, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475.
  • Spray baking pan with Pam or equivalent.
  • Grind pecans in blender. Do not blend too long or you'll have powder.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, breadcrumbs, and pecans.
  • Salt and pepper both side of fillets.
  • Place rounded side up on baking pan.
  • Rub 1 T of mustard on top of each fillet.
  • Pat crumb mixture onto top of fillet, pressing it firmly over the mustard.
  • Right before baking, spray each fillet lightly with Pam.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

PALACE CAFE CATFISH PECAN WITH MEUNIERE SAUCE



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A company catfish dinner from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Dick Brennan, Jr. of the Palace Cafe, as featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. Serve with steamed white rice.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

36 ounces catfish fillets
3 cups pecans, roasted
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
seafood seasoning or creole seasoning, to taste
olive oil
3 cups fish stock or 3 cups clam juice
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce (or other Louisiana hot sauce)
1 tablespoon heavy cream or 1 tablespoon whipping cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
pecans, roasted

Steps:

  • To make the catfish: Preheat the oven to 450F and coat a frying pan lightly with olive oil.
  • Trim all fat from fillets.
  • Grind the roasted pecans and breadcrumbs in the container of a food processor or blender until fine.
  • Pour into a pie pan.
  • Add salt and pepper to flour; place into another pie pan.
  • Beat the eggs and milk together.
  • Season the fish with seafood seasoning, dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture and coat with pecan/bread crumb mixture.
  • Place into prepared pan and cook over medium heat until golden; place in oven for five minutes to finish.
  • To make the sauce: Cook fish stock, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce in a medium saucepan; add cream and cook to reduce for about two minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
  • Serve over the cooked fish and garnish with roasted whole pecans.

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Fish     Bake     Sauté     Pecan     White Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Fish
1/2 cup (about) all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg
4 6- to 8-ounce catfish fillets
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Combine wine, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in small nonaluminum saucepan. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes. Add cream. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Strain sauce into small bowl. Return sauce to pan.
  • Meanwhile, prepare fish:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place flour on large plate. Whisk milk and egg in shallow bowl to blend. Sprinkle catfish fillets with salt and pepper. Lightly coat catfish fillets in flour. Dip into milk mixture. Coat 1 side of fish with pecans. Lightly coat second side with flour.
  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 fish fillets to skillet, nut side down, and cook until nuts begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Turn fish over; cook 1 minute. Using metal spatula, transfer fish, nut side up, to rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining fish and 1/2 tablespoon oil. Bake until opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer catfish fillets to plates. Serve catfish with sauce.

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH WITH ZESTY TARTAR SAUCE



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Sour cream replaces mayonnaise as the base for the tartar sauce here. Serve this fish with corn on the cob and chilled slices of melon on the side.

Yield Serves 4; 3 ounces fish and 2 tablespoons sauce per serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 catfish fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed
2 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
2 slices light whole-wheat bread (lowest sodium available), coarsely torn
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed, crumbled

Steps:

  • Put the fish in a single layer in a large shallow dish. Drizzle the top side with half the buttermilk, spreading to cover. Turn the fish over and repeat with the remaining buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a food processor or blender, process the bread for 5 to 10 seconds to make soft crumbs.
  • In a shallow dish, stir together the bread crumbs, green onions, pecans, and lemon pepper.
  • Drain the fish, discarding the buttermilk. Add the fish to the bread-crumb mixture, turning to coat. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the fish. Reserve any remaining bread-crumb mixture. Transfer the fish to a nonstick baking sheet. Sprinkle with the reserved bread-crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the tartar sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with the fish.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 212
  • Total fat: 7.0g
  • Saturated: 1.0g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
  • Monounsaturated: 3.0g
  • Cholesterol: 71mg
  • Sodium: 224mg
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Calcium: 102mg
  • Potassium: 586mg
  • 1 starch
  • 3 lean meat

PECAN BONIATO CRUSTED FISH WITH JALAPENO CREAM SAUCE



Pecan Boniato Crusted Fish with Jalapeno Cream Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 medium size boniatos (or sweet potatoes), cleaned anddiced
4 fillets grouper or similar fish
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
1/4 cup diced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice from the jar
Pinch salt
Pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the fish: First set your oven to 350 degrees F and get it warm. Mix together the pecans and brown sugar in a medium bowl mix, and then spread onto a baking sheet and toast for 7 minutes, making sure not to burn them. Let cool to room temperature - do not put them in the refrigerator! Once the pecans are cool, transfer them to a food processor with the breadcrumbs and boniatos and blend. Once you have your mixture you can bag it up and keep leftover mix in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Coat your fish using a standard breading procedure: dredge in the flour, then the egg, and then your pecan-boniato mixture. You're going to want to saute this fish with the butter or olive oil. Heat the butter or oil in a saute pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes, and then saute the fish until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Do not burn. Once you have that golden color place the fish in the oven for 5 minutes to make sure it's completely cooked through.
  • For the jalapeno cream sauce: Meanwhile, mix together the onions, garlic, jalapeno and bell peppers. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and saute the vegetables until the garlic is slightly golden in color, then add your wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up the bottom, and cook until reduced by half. Pour in the heavy cream, then the milk and bring to a slight simmer over medium heat. Stir in the butter, jalapeno juice and salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the butter melts.
  • Serve the fish topped with the jalapeno cream sauce.

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