Cajun Style Fillet Of Catfish With Spicy Butter Sauce Recipes

CAJUN-STYLE FILLET OF CATFISH WITH SPICY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rinse fillets and ry well.
• Season each fillet with a mixture of salt, lemon pepper and cayenne.
• Rub oil in a 9x13" glass baking dish.
• Place fillets in prepared baking dish and top fillets with 4 Tablespoons of the melted butter.
• Sprinkle with fresh bread crumbs and 2 Tablespoons of the fresh lemon juice.
• Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes, just until fish flakes easily.
• Do not overcook.
• Butter Sauce: Combine all remaining butter and lemon juice with other sauce ingredients, except parsley and lemon slices for garnish.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place fillets on serving dish, top with butter sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

CAJUN FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• Rinse fish fillets under cold water, cut into 2-inch wide strips; place in a large bowl.
• Cover fish with buttermilk and mix with hands; cover and refrigerate: let soak for 30 minutes to an hour before frying.
• In a large zip top bag, combine flour, cornmeal, cajun seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
• Heat oil in a large iron skillet over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
• Meanwhile drain off buttermilk from the fish. Drop 3 to 4 pieces into the cornmeal mixture and coat each piece well.
• Fry fish pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
• Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
• Serve hot with tarter sauce.