Catfish With Herbed Lemon Cream Recipes

CATFISH WITH HERBED LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, thyme, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
• Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush fish on both sides with 1 tablespoon cream; coat on both sides with seasoning mixture in bowl. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to 2 plates. Stir lemon juice into same skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture. Whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons cream. Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fish.

SKILLET-FRIED CATFISH WITH HERB TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with a brown paper bag.
• Rinse the catfish and pat dry. Slice each fillet lengthwise into 3 long strips and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Combine the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce in a shallow bowl and stir to mix. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and cayenne, season with salt and black pepper, and stir to mix.
• Pour canola oil into a large skillet about 1/4 inch deep and place over medium-high heat until sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100).
• Dip each piece of fish in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture to evenly coat both sides, shaking off any excess flour. Without overcrowding the skillet-you may need to fry in batches-place the fish in the hot oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning only once, until golden brown and crispy. If the fish is browning too quickly, reduce the heat to medium.
• Remove the fish from the skillet and drain on the lined baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven to keep warm while you fry the remaining fish, adding more oil to the skillet if needed. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired, and serve hot with Herb Tartar Sauce, raw onion, and lemon wedges to squeeze over the fish.
• Make it a party with Squash Puppies (page 65), Creamy Potato Salad (page 266), and Spring Coleslaw with Fresh Herbs and Light Honey Citrus Vinaigrette (page 258).

BAKED HERB CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients; sprinkle over fillets on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the lemon juice, butter and garlic; drizzle over fillets., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CATFISH WITH HERBED LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• 1. Combine cornmeal, thyme, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in bowl.
• 2. Reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
• 3. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• 4. Brush fish on both sides with 1 tablespoon cream; coat on both sides with seasoning mixture in bowl.
• 5. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
• 6. Transfer fish to 2 plates.
• 7. Stir lemon juice into same skillet, scraping up browned bits.
• 8. Stir in reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
• 9. Whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons cream.
• 10. Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
• 11. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
• 12. Spoon sauce over fish.