FRIED CATFISH WITH PECAN SAUCE
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce to taste
FOR THE CATFISH:
1 cup white cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds fresh catfish fillets, rinsed an patted dry with paper towels
Vegetable oil for frying
TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir till well blended.
TO PREPARE THE CATFISH:
Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper on a plate and mix well. Dredge the catfish fillets in the mixture and place on another plate.
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over moderate heat and, in batches if necessary, fry the fillets about 5 minutes on each side or till nicely browned. Drain on paper towels.
TO SERVE:
Spoon a little sauce over each fillet and serve hot.
Source: The Glory of Southern Cooking by James Villas
More Recipes Using Catfish
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce to taste
FOR THE CATFISH:
1 cup white cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds fresh catfish fillets, rinsed an patted dry with paper towels
Vegetable oil for frying
TO PREPARE THE SAUCE:
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir till well blended.
TO PREPARE THE CATFISH:
Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper on a plate and mix well. Dredge the catfish fillets in the mixture and place on another plate.
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of oil over moderate heat and, in batches if necessary, fry the fillets about 5 minutes on each side or till nicely browned. Drain on paper towels.
TO SERVE:
Spoon a little sauce over each fillet and serve hot.
Source: The Glory of Southern Cooking by James Villas
More Recipes Using Catfish
MsgID: 3146653
Shared by: Betsy at Recipelink.com
In reply to: Recipe: Recipes Using Cornmeal or Grits (6+)
Board: Daily Recipe Swap at Recipelink.com
Shared by: Betsy at Recipelink.com
In reply to: Recipe: Recipes Using Cornmeal or Grits (6+)
Board: Daily Recipe Swap at Recipelink.com
- Read Replies (6)
- Post Reply
- Post New
- Save to Recipe Box
Reviews and Replies: | |
1 | Recipe: Recipes Using Cornmeal or Grits (6+) |
Betsy at Recipelink.com | |
2 | Recipe: Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and Oven-Baked Polenta |
Betsy at Recipelink.com | |
3 | Recipe: Chocolate Atole (Mexican Chocolate Drink using masa harina) |
Betsy at Recipelink.com | |
4 | Recipe: Frickles (Fried Pickles) |
Betsy at Recipelink.com | |
5 | Recipe: Fried Catfish with Pecan Sauce |
Betsy at Recipelink.com | |
6 | Recipe: Pan-Fried Catfish |
Betsy at Recipelink.com | |
7 | Recipe: Hush Puppies |
Betsy at Recipelink.com |
ADVERTISEMENT
Random Recipes from:
Main Dishes - Fish, Shellfish
Main Dishes - Fish, Shellfish
- Seared Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
- Fish and Chips
- Seafood Casserole (using half & half and milk)
- Mexican Fish in Foil
- Tuna Steaks with Lime Cream
- Spice-Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad
- Tuna in a Tomato (with lemon, parsley and capers)
- Edisto Beach Cafe Shrimpburgers with Caramelized Onions
- Tuna Sushi Burgers (using fresh tuna, food processor, grilled)
- Shrimp Limone (Similar to Zio's)
UPLOAD AN IMAGE
Allowed file types: .gif .png .jpg .jpeg
Allowed file types: .gif .png .jpg .jpeg
POST A REPLY
Post a Request - Answer a Question
Share a Recipe
Thank You To All Who Contribute
Post a Request - Answer a Question
Share a Recipe
Thank You To All Who Contribute
POST A NEW MESSAGE
Post a Request - Answer a Question
Share a Recipe
Thank You To All Who Contribute
Post a Request - Answer a Question
Share a Recipe
Thank You To All Who Contribute