catfish

Braised Catfish with Leeks and Mustard

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced leek
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Blackened Cajun Catfish

Makes 4 servings

4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup dry white wine

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, or until hot.

While pan heats, rinse fillets and pat dry. Mix melted butter and lemon juice in a small bowl. In another small bowl, combine thyme, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and red pepper flakes; mix well.

Fast Catfish in Foil

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 catfish fillets (4 ounces each)
2 cups shredded carrots
6 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed (about 40 beans)
8 unpeeled baby red potatoes, thinly sliced
Nonstick cooking spray
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat toaster oven to 425 degrees F.

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