Cajun Garlic Catfish Recipes

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
• Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
• When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

Steps:

• In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F.
• In shallow dish, stir together flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork until foamy.
• Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten egg, then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into hot oil. Cook 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 minute longer or until deep golden brown. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in heavy 3 quart saucepan ( I use my cast iron skillet) over medium high heat to 375*.
• 2. Stir together flour,cornmeal,Cajun Creole Seasoning, onion and garlic poweders and red pepper in shallow dish. Beat egg in another shallow dish with fork until foamy.
• 3. Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten eggs then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into the hot oil. Cook 2 minutes, turn and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375°F.
• Dredge filets in butter.
• Dredge filets in bread crumbs.
• Dredge filets in minced garlic; sprinkle with seasoning salt.
• Spay small casserole dish add filets and bake covered with foil for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and broil for 3 or more minutes, depending on if ya want them crispier.
• Good served with rice and veggie of your choice.

Steps:

• Wash the fish fillets and pat dry.
• In a bowl mix the ground wheat flakes and all the seasonings.
• Pour the dry mixture onto a piece of foil or wax paper, and dip the fillets into the seasoning, coating both sides.
• In a heavy cast iron fry pan heat the oil.
• Fry the fillets for 2 minutes on each side.
• Lay the fillets on a plate lined with a paper towel, cover with another paper towel, and pat to remove excess oil.