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Catfish

Catfish

Catfish are a freshwater fish, native to every continent except Antarctica. June 25th is National Catfish Day. Catfish recipes are a good source of potassium, phosphorus, selenium and choline but catfish is higher in fat than other fish so keep that in mind if you are watching calories (especially of the fried versions!). The fish fillets have a firm texture making them suitable for pan-frying and grilling. They also hold up well in stews and soups.



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recipe for baked catfish nuggets

Baked Catfish Nuggets

These yummy catfish nuggets are baked instead of fried, making them a healthier choice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carolina catfish stew

Carolina Catfish Stew

This saucy southern staple is as comforting as it gets. Catfish and salt pork spiced with bay leaves and Worcestershire in a tomato sauce over rice - now that's down home cooking....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled catfish cajun-style

Grilled Catfish Cajun-Style

The seasoning blend is the secret to this quick grilled catfish recipe.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for george foreman grilled catfish

George Foreman Grilled Catfish

Grilled catfish is a cinch all year round with a George Foreman grill. A little olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning, a few minutes of double-sided grilling, and voila!

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish with cornmeal breading

Catfish With Cornmeal Breading

Crispy, cornmeal-breaded catfish, fried to perfection and served with zesty tartar sauce and lemon wedges. Yum!

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for crispy catfish cakes

Crispy Catfish Cakes

Not your usual fish fry! Flaked catfish is made into tasty cakes and served with a tangy tartar sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or light lunch.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy catfish tenders with cajun tartar sauce

Spicy Catfish Tenders With Cajun Tartar Sauce

Catfish strips fried in spicy batter go perfect with the homemade kickin' Cajun tartar sauce made with horseradish and relish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for b.b. king's blues club and restaurant southern style catfish

B.B. King's Blues Club And Restaurant Southern Style Catfish

Let's get straight to the point: catfish really doesn't get better than this. With a few pantry staples and some hot oil, you can have a...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catfish curry with tomatoes and okra

Catfish Curry with Tomatoes and Okra

Made with coriander seeds, cardamom pods, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, red dried chiles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish with parsley sauce

Catfish With Parsley Sauce

Made with fresh parsley, olive oil, pecans, garlic, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish chili

Catfish Chili

Made with tomato paste, tomatoes, red kidney beans, catfish fillets, green bell pepper, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for famous dave's blackened catfish & shrimp

Famous Dave's Blackened Catfish & Shrimp

Made with butter, Cajun seasoning, catfish fillets, shrimp

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked catfish with amaretto cream sauce

Baked Catfish With Amaretto Cream Sauce

Made with heavy cream, amaretto liqueur, butter, catfish fillets, sea salt, cayenne pepper, paprika

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun catfish with red beans and rice

Cajun Catfish With Red Beans And Rice

Made with green onions, Cajun seasoning, catfish fillets, rice, light red kidney beans, Cajun stewed tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for catfish steaks with olive oil and thyme

Catfish Steaks With Olive Oil And Thyme

Time to bring some flavor to your weeknight dinners with these catfish steaks. A little thyme and olive oil go a long way in transforming simple ingredients into...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked catfish fillets with cajun crawfish sauce

Baked Catfish Fillets With Cajun Crawfish Sauce

Made with salt, black pepper, paprika, butter, white onion, garlic, crawfish tails, green onion, flour

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's deep-fried catfish with hush puppies

Red Lobster's Deep-Fried Catfish with Hush Puppies

Made with paprika, vegetable oil, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bayou catfish balls

Bayou Catfish Balls

Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled catfish with citrus marinade

Grilled Catfish With Citrus Marinade

Made with fresh parsley, black pepper, catfish fillets, orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, vegetable oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled lemon-pepper catfish

Grilled Lemon-Pepper Catfish

Made with lemon pepper seasoning mix, catfish, vegetable cooking spray, lemon juice, butter

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cajun fried fish

Cajun Fried Fish

Made with vegetable oil, eggs, salt, cornmeal, catfish, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy herb grilled catfish

Spicy Herb Grilled Catfish

Made with paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground red pepper, catfish fillets, non-stick cooking spray, oregano

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for front porch's fried catfish

Front Porch's Fried Catfish

Made with peanut oil, cayenne pepper, cornbread mix, garlic powder, dried thyme, catfish fillets, buttermilk, salt, black pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for yogurt marinated spicy grilled creole catfish

Yogurt Marinated Spicy Grilled Creole Catfish

Made with onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, dried thyme, lemon peel, paprika, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked catfish layered with crab, shrimp, and rice stuffing

Baked Catfish Layered With Crab, Shrimp, And Rice Stuffing

Made with catfish fillets, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, tomatoes with chilies, shrimp, crab meat, creole seasoning, rice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for coconut curried catfish

Coconut Curried Catfish

Made with salt, flour, catfish, canola oil, garlic, fresh ginger, coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creole catfish courtbouillon

Creole Catfish Courtbouillon

Made with salt and pepper, water, tomato sauce, catfish, onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried catfish nuggets

Fried Catfish Nuggets

The buttermilk marinade does two things in this recipe: first, it helps "mellow" the catfish flavor a bit (which can be somewhat strong). Second, it helps adhere the...

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blackened catfish

Blackened Catfish

Made with lemon, white wine, butter, catfish fillets, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, dried thyme, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried catfish taco with chipotle slaw

Fried Catfish Taco with Chipotle Slaw

Made with salt, cayenne pepper, flour, cornmeal, seasoning, vegetable oil, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, honey, lime juice

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled catfish with corn relish

Grilled Catfish with Corn Relish

Made with salt and black pepper, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, catfish fillets, ears sweet corn, red or green bell pepper, yellow onion, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab-stuffed catfish

Crab-Stuffed Catfish

Made with paprika, catfish or whitefish fillets, cayenne pepper, crab meat, bread crumbs, monterey jack cheese, butter, mayonnaise, black pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for catfish fingers with spicy dipping sauce

Catfish Fingers With Spicy Dipping Sauce

Made with shallot, catfish fillets, cornmeal, peanut oil, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled catfish with black bean and avocado relish

Grilled Catfish With Black Bean And Avocado Relish

Made with black beans, catfish fillets, lime peel, lime juice, fresh cilantro, fresh oregano, green onion, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish piccata

Catfish Piccata

Made with catfish fillets, lemon slices, flour, lemon, salt and freshly ground black pepper, white wine, capers, butter, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broiled catfish steaks

Broiled Catfish Steaks

Made with non-stick cooking spray, vegetable oil, catfish, tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar, fresh dill, paprika, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked catfish in soy ginger sauce

Baked Catfish In Soy Ginger Sauce

Made with water, cornstarch, rice vinegar, soy sauce, green onions, ginger root, catfish fillets, chicken broth, ground red pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cornmeal pecan crusted catfish

Cornmeal Pecan Crusted Catfish

Made with catfish fillets, water, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, pecans, salt, garlic powder, paprika, ground red pepper, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled catfish and yam kabobs

Grilled Catfish And Yam Kabobs

Made with vegetables, red onion, orange juice, honey, margarine, catfish fillets, sweet, portabella mushrooms

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked almond catfish

Baked Almond Catfish

Made with parsley sprigs, catfish fillets, lemon juice, almonds, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese, parsley, flour, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spicy grilled catfish with chili-wine marinade

Spicy Grilled Catfish With Chili-Wine Marinade

Made with catfish fillets, olive oil, lime juice, wine, dry mustard, chili powder, black pepper, fresh cilantro, salt

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for perfect pan-fried catfish

Perfect Pan-Fried Catfish

Made with lemon, vegetable oil, olive oil, or butter, catfish fillets, milk, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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