Crispy Catfish Recipes

CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first four ingredients. Pat fillets dry; dip in butter, then coat with crumb mixture. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CRISPY CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine dressing and egg whites, whisk well.
• Combine cornmeal, parmesan, flour, pepper and salt in shallow dish.
• Pat fish dry, dip in egg mixture and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake 8-12 minutes each side until lightly browned and fish flakes easily.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whick together the egg and milk.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cereal, flour, cornmeal and seasonings.
• Dip the fish fillets into egg mixture, then coat with cereal mixture.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch of oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry the fillets for 5-7 minutes on each side.

CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Mix cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
• Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish.
• Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
• Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine catfish and milk to cover in a shallow dish; add hot sauce. Cover and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove catfish from milk mixture, reserving mixture; sprinkle catfish evenly with 1/2 t salt, and set aside.
• Whisk egg into milk mixture until blended.
• Combine flour, ground peppers,and remaining 1 1/2 t salt. Dredge catfish in flour mixture,and coat with chopped pecans.
• Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360°F Fry catfish 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Place on a serving platter; garnish, if desired.

BAKED CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• . * Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a large nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
• * In a shallow soup bowl, combine cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seeds, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Pour milk into another shallow soup bowl.
• * Dredge fillets first in milk and then in cornmeal mixture, coating both sides and pressing cornmeal mixture gently to adhere. Place coated fillets on baking sheet and lightly spray each with cooking spray.
• * Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 2 minutes before serving with asparagus and lemon wedges. Yields 1 fillet and 1/4 of asparagus per serving.