Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish With Pickled Okra Salsa |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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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 |
Directions:
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. 3. Note: We tested with Zatarain's Creole Seasoning. 4. Try This Twist! 5. Parmesan-Pecan Fried Chicken: Substitute 2 lb. chicken breast tenders for catfish. Fry 3 minutes or until done. |
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