Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Cajun Seasoning and Spicy Tartar Sauce

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish with Cajun Seasoning and Spicy Tartar Sauce a try. This gluten free and pescatarian recipe serves 4 and costs $2.68 per serving. One portion of this dish contains approximately 27g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 406 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. 8 people were impressed by this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires jalapeno chile, lemon juice, cornmeal, and dill pickle juice. It is a rather inexpensive recipe for fans of Cajun food. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 72%. Try Spicy Catfish Tenders With Cajun Tartar Sauce, Spicy Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish, and Spicy Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish for similar recipes.

  • Serves: 4
  • Time: 45 Mins
  • Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
  • Health Rating: 16.0

Ingredients


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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk the egg and milk in a medium bowl.

Ingredients:

  • milk
  • egg

Equipment:

  • whisk
  • bowl

Step 2: Combine the cornmeal, chile powder, cayenne powder, paprika, and garlic in a large zip-top bag.

Ingredients:

  • chili powder
  • cornmeal
  • ground cayenne pepper
  • paprika
  • garlic

Step 3: Dip each catfish filet in the egg mixture.

Ingredients:

  • catfish fillets
  • dip
  • egg

Step 4: Let excess egg drip off and place the filets in the bag with the cornmeal mixture. Zip the top and shake the bag until all pieces are well coated.

Ingredients:

  • cornmeal
  • shake
  • egg

Step 5: Remove the filets and lay side by side on a plate (do not overlap).

Step 6: Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (Refrigeration helps keep the crust adhered during cooking.)

Ingredients:

  • crust

Step 7: While the fish chills, make the sauce.

Ingredients:

  • sauce
  • fish

Step 8: Whisk the first 6 ingredients (through lemon juice) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Ingredients:

  • salt and pepper
  • lemon juice

Equipment:

  • whisk
  • bowl

Step 9: Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot (but not smoking), season the catfish filets with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Fry until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.

Ingredients:

  • salt and pepper
  • catfish fillets
  • olive oil
  • cooking oil

Equipment:

  • frying pan

Step 10: Divide the fish among 4 plates and top each with a dollop of tartar sauce or pass the sauce at the table.

Ingredients:

  • tartar sauce
  • sauce
  • fish


Dietary Information

  • Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts

NutrientAmount% Daily Needs
Calories406.34 kcal20.32%
Fat26.13 g40.21%
Saturated Fat4.56 g28.52%
Carbohydrates15.41 g5.14%
Net Carbohydrates13.5 g4.91%
Sugar2.35 g2.61%
Cholesterol135.88 mg45.29%
Sodium712.11 mg30.96%
Alcohol0.0 g100.0%
Alcohol %0.0 %100.0%
Protein26.7 g53.41%
Vitamin D18.01 µg120.06%
Vitamin B123.29 µg54.87%
Phosphorus368.89 mg36.89%
Selenium23.95 µg34.21%
Vitamin K35.25 µg33.57%
Vitamin B10.36 mg23.93%
Vitamin E3.17 mg21.12%
Potassium638.36 mg18.24%
Vitamin B33.24 mg16.2%
Vitamin B60.32 mg15.91%
Vitamin B51.43 mg14.28%
Magnesium53.28 mg13.32%
Vitamin A660.27 IU13.21%
Vitamin B20.2 mg11.59%
Zinc1.42 mg9.45%
Manganese0.17 mg8.67%
Iron1.43 mg7.93%
Vitamin C6.54 mg7.93%
Fiber1.91 g7.64%
Folate29.79 µg7.45%
Copper0.12 mg5.76%
Calcium44.47 mg4.45%