SESAME SEED CATFISH FILLETS

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The sesame seeds and sesame oil in these catfish fillets imparts an appealing oriental flavor to them. The recipe is from the R.S.V.P. section in a November 1986 issue of a Bon Appetit magazine. It was requested from Orchids restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio. Serve with rice and an oriental vegetable stir-fry.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Catfish

Time 41m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 (3 1/2 ounce) catfish fillets
2 eggs, beaten to blend on large plate
1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease baking pan or spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix crumbs,sesame seeds and parsley on large plate.
  • Mix flour,salt and pepper on another plate.
  • Dip fillets in flour, then egg; roll in breadcrumbs, coating completely.
  • Heat vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in large skillet over high heat.
  • Add fish in batches (do not crowd) and cook 1 minute on each side.
  • Drain on paper towels and transfer to prepared pan.
  • Bake until fish is just opaque, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to heated plates.
  • Heat remaining sesame oil in small saucepan until almost smoking; pour over fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.5, Fat 47.3, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 202.1, Sodium 528.5, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 42.5

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