Cajun Compromise Catfish Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cajun Compromise Catfish Recipe). A fast, tasty, spicy fried fish recipe which can be adjusted to suit the cook's (or diner's) preference. I call it Cajun Compromise because the spice level is the result of a compromise between my wife and I. It can be served with tartar sauce for the timid, or hot sauce for the not-so-timid. Great for appetizers or a main dish.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 45 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cajun Compromise Catfish Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds catfish fillets

cut into 2 inch pieces

1 cup milk

or as needed

1 egg

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground mustard

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 dash pepper sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot®)

¼ cup oil for frying

or as needed

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Soak the fish pieces in milk for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl whisk together the egg and hot pepper sauce. In a separate bowl stir together the flour cornmeal pepper mustard and Cajun seasoning. Dip fish pieces into the dry mixture then into the egg then back into the dry mix. Set on a plate in the refrigerator and chill for about 15 minutes. This will help the batter stick to the fish.

Step 3

Heat more than enough oil to cover the bottom of a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Depending on how much and what kind of Cajun seasoning you used some of the breading may get darker than the rest.

Step 4

Drain the fish on paper towels and serve with hot sauce or tartar sauce. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Cajun Compromise Catfish Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 447.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.2g 82%

Carbohydrates: 18.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 22g 34%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 158.1mg 53%

Vitamin A Iu: 316.1IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.8mg 106%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 31%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 64.6mcg 16%

Calcium: 107.8mg 11%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 67.2mg 24%

Potassium: 866.1mg 24%

Sodium: 876.7mg 35%

Thiamin: 1mg 98%

Calories From Fat: 198.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.