Made the catfish for dinner tonight. My husband and I both really liked it. Will definetly make it again and plan to share the recipe with my sister. I did cook the catfish longer than the recipe says but didn't have any trouble with the coating adhering to the fish.
Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish With Pickled Okra Salsa
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Total:
Recipe from
More From Southern Living
Recipe Time
Hands On:
23 Minutes
Total:
1 Hour, 33 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch-wide strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup ground pecans
- 2/3 cup plain yellow cornmeal
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil
- Pickled Okra Salsa
Preparation
- 1. Place catfish and buttermilk in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 1 hour. Remove catfish from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
- 2. Combine pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip fish in eggs; dredge in pecan mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on a baking sheet. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a cast-iron Dutch oven or 12-inch (2 1/4-inch-deep) cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°. Fry fish, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and fish flakes with a fork. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve with Pickled Okra Salsa.
- Note: We tested with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning.
- Try This Twist!
- Parmesan-Pecan Fried Chicken: Substitute 2 lb. chicken breast tenders for catfish. Fry 3 minutes or until done.
Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish With Pickled Okra Salsa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish
- COOKING METHOD: Fry, Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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