Crisp Catfish With Apple Celery Slaw Recipe 465 Recipes

APPLE AND CELERY SLAW

Steps:

• Combine the celery, apples, jalapeno and green and purple cabbage in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, mustard, sugar, vinegar, cayenne, salt and celery salt. Pour over the cabbage mix and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Before serving, toss in the cilantro leaves.

CRISPY PAN-FRIED CATFISH WITH HOT SLAW

Steps:

• Cut the catfish fillets in half lengthwise, and then cut each half diagonally into 2 or 3 long pieces. Pour the buttermilk into a wide, shallow bowl and season it with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Marinate the catfish in the buttermilk at room temperature for 1 hour.
• In another wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, the cayenne, and black pepper to taste.
• Drain the catfish in a colander, and lay the pieces on a plate. Season them with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour about 1 inch of peanut oil into a deep cast-iron skillet and heat it to 350°F over medium heat. In batches, roll the catfish pieces in the flour mixture and gently lay them in the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes, until golden brown, and then gently flip; cook for 3 minutes or so. When the pieces are evenly crisp and golden brown, transfer them to a clean brown paper bag to drain. Repeat until all the catfish has been fried. Serve with lemon wedges and hot slaw.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage with the lemon and lime juices, sugar, salt, and serrano chile. Let marinate for at least 15 and up to 30 minutes.
• In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and just starting to color. Raise the heat to high, add the cabbage mixture, and toss until very hot but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter and cilantro, tossing well to combine. Taste and season with salt if necessary. Serve hot.

CRISP CATFISH WITH APPLE-CELERY SLAW RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Cut one lemon half into slices or wedges; set aside. Juice the remaining lemon half into a large bowl. For slaw, combine mayonnaise and honey with juice; reserve 2 tablespoons juice mixture. Stir celery, apple, and cabbage into juice mixture in bowl; set aside. Sprinkle catfish fillets with salt and brush with reserved juice mixture. In a shallow dish combine cornmeal and chili powder; coat fish with mixture. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook fish in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with slaw and the lemon slices or wedges.