Re: [CH] Request for Catfish Rec.

Christopher E. Eaves (cea260@airmail.net)
Mon, 02 Feb 1998 14:38:06 -0600

Ben Holm wrote:
> 
>         Does anyone out there have any good, hot catfish recipes.
> I like catfish a lot, and it is on sale this week at my grocery store
> (Wegmans for those of you in western NY), but I don't have any
> recipes for it.  

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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Catfish with Spicy Orange Sauce

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish And Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  c             Orange juice
   1      tb            Hoisin sauce
   2      tb            Soy sauce
     1/4  c             Sherry
   1      t             Grated fresh ginger
   2                    Green onions, chopped
   1      lb            Catfish fillets

  In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the orange juice, hoisin  
sauce, soy sauce, sherry and ginger.  Mix well.  Add the onions.   Spray
a large, non-stick skillet with vegetable oil spray.  Heat over   high
heat until hot.  Add the fish fillets and cook for 1 minute on   each
side. Add sauce and boil 1 minute.  Turn fillets and boil 2   minutes
longer. Remove fish to a serving platter.  Boil sauce 1   minute longer,
until it is reduced and slightly thickened.  Pour over   fish.    
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer








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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Grilled Catfish With Salsa

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : 
  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    catfish fillets
     1/2  teaspoon      garlic salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
                        ***FRESH HOMEMADE SALSA***
   3      medium        tomatoes -- chopped
     1/4  cup           chopped onion
   2      medium        jalapeno peppers -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   white wine vinegar
   1      teaspoon      salt

Sprinkle catfish with garlic salt and pepper. Place catfish in a
well-oiled grill basket or on a well-oiled grill rack.  Grill on an
uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals about five minutes per
side or until fish flakes easily.

In a bowl combine tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, vinegar and salt. 
Stir well.  Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before
serving.  Chill to store.  Makes 3 cups.  Serve over catfish fillets hot
off the grill.

Serve with grilled potato and vegetable kabobs and Mexican cornbread.



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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Fish With Potato Crust And Red Pepper Sauce

Recipe By     : Emeril Lagasse
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Fish (Ocean)

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    Fish fillets - (6 to 8 oz ea)
                        (such as pompano, catfish, sea bass,
                        grouper or lemon fish)
   2      tablespoons   Bayou Blast -- see * Note
   4      teaspoons     Dijon-style mustard
   2      cups          Grated potatoes, preferably by hand using
                        the large holes on grater
   1      teaspoon      Salt
                        Feshly-ground black pepper
     1/2  cup           Olive oil
                        Red Pepper Sauce -- see * Note
   4      tablespoons   Snipped fresh chives -- for garnish

  * Note:  See the “Bayou Blast - {Emeril’s Creole Seasoning}” and “Red
Pepper Sauce” recipes which are included in this collection.

   Sprinkle top of each fillet with Bayou Blast.  Spread 1 teaspoon
mustard on each fillet, and top with 1/2 cup of the grated potatoes,
packing them down with a spatula; sprinkle each potato crust with 1/4
teaspoon of the salt and 2 turns of the pepper-mill.
   Heat oil in 2 non-stick skillets over high heat, using 1/4 cup oil
per skillet.  Using a spatula, gently slide 2 fillets into each skillet,
crust side up, taking care to keep crust intact.  Fry 2 minutes, then
quickly and carefully flip fillets; fry crust side down until
golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
   To serve, pour Red Pepper Sauce onto each warmed plate and top with 1
fillet, crust side up; sprinkle with chopped chives.
   This recipe yields 4 servings.

   Recipe Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL  with Emeril Lagasse
>From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-027 broadcast 02-18-1997)
Downloaded from their Web-Site  -  http://www.foodtv.com

  Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey  - 
jpmd44a@prodigy.com

     03-08-1997





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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Catfish With Dijon Sauce

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish And Seafood                 Meat, Miscellaneous
                Sauces And Preserves             Canning, Preserving,
Drying

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    Catfish Fillets -- thawed
   3      Tablespoons   Melted Butter -- or Margarine
   1      Teaspoon      Worcestershire Sauce
   1      Teaspoon      Lemon Pepper
                        -----Dijon Sauce-----
     1/2  Cup           Sour Cream
   1      Tablespoon    Dijon Mustard
   1      Teaspoon      Worcestershire Sauce
                        -----Garnish (Optional)-----
                        Lemon Twists

Rinse fillets and blot dry.  Combine butter, Worcestershire Sauce,
and Lemon Pepper; mix.  Brush both sides of fillets with butter
mixture and place on a sheet of heavy-duty foil or in a well-greased
hinged fish basket.  Grill over medium-hot coals for 5-8 minutes;
turn fillets and grill another 5-8 minutes or until fish flakes
easily when tested with a fork.  Combine sour cream, Dijon Mustard,
and Worcestershire Sauce.  Heat 45 seconds in microwave or until
warm. Serve 2 tablespoons sauce over each catfish fillet and garnish
with lemon twists.

Oven Method:
Broil 6-inches from heat for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily
when tested with a fork; turning once.

Yield:  4 Servings.





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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Catfish Mexican Style

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese                           Fish And Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4                    Catfish Fillets
   1      16 Oz. Jar    Picante Sauce
   6      Oz.           Monterey Jack Cheese Grated -- (6 to 8)

Place 4 catfish fillets in a microwave dish.
Cover leaving a vent.  Microwave on high for 10 minutes
rotating dish occasionally.  Uncover and sprinkle with
grated cheese.  Microwave uncovered for 30 seconds or
until cheese is melted.

Serves 4.





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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Catfish Frangelico

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish And Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      5 Oz.         Catfish Fillets -- (5 to 8)
   3      Oz.           Cooking Oil -- to saute
   2      Cups          Flour
   1      Cup           Pecan Halves
   1      Oz.           Frangelico Liquor
   1      Oz.           White Wine
   1      Teaspoon      Lemon Juice
   2      Cups          Heavy Cream
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Cayenne Pepper -- to taste
     1/2  Stick         Butter
                        -----Egg Wash-----
   2                    Eggs
     1/2  Cup           Milk

Place saute pan on medium high heat and add cooking oil.
Dip catfish fillets in egg wash and then into white flour.
Saute in hot oil until nicely browned (3-5 min.)  Reserve
fillets to warm pan for holding.  Saute pecans in remaining
oil for about 1 minute.  Deglaze pan with Frangelico liquor.
Add white wine and lemon.  Bring to a boil.  Add cream
and return to a boil, reduce this by half, season to taste with
salt and cayenne pepper.  Add butter and swirl pan slowly
over burner until all butter is incorporated.  Do not boil after
adding butter.  Place 1 catfish fillet on each of four plates
and spoon 1/4 of sauce over each fillet.

Yield:  4 servings.





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                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Catfish Caribbean

Recipe By     : 
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish And Seafood

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Tablespoons   Margarine -- low-fat
     1/4  Cup           Green Pepper -- chopped
   4      Tablespoons   Chopped Onion
     1/4  Cup           Toasted Almonds -- chopped (optional)
     1/2  Cup           Fresh Bread Crumbs
     1/4  Teaspoon      Oregano
   4      Tablespoons   Fresh Lime Juice
   1      Tablespoon    Chopped Coriander -- (or parsley)
     1/2  Teaspoon      Salt
   4                    Catfish Fillets
   2      Cups          Water
   2      Cloves        Garlic -- crushed
   1                    Bay Leaf
   1      Teaspoon      Red Pepper Flakes
                        Lime Peel

Melt margarine in skillet.  Add green pepper and 2 tablespoons
onion. Saute until onion is transparent.  add almonds, bread crumbs,
oregano, one tablespoon lime juice, coriander and salt; mix well.
Spoon filling down center of each catfish fillet.  Roll up and secure
with toothpicks.  In shallow baking pan, combine remaining 2
tablespoons onion, water, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper and remaining
3 tablespoons lime juice.  Place catfish in pan.  Bake 400 F. oven
for 30-35 minutes, basting occasionally until catfish flakes easily.
Remove catfish to serving platter.  Garnish with strips of lime peel.

Serves 4.





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Serving Ideas : Serve with corn and steamed baby carrots.