Creole Catfish Cakes Recipe 🐟🍰
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 51 minutes
- Servings: 6
Description:
Catfish, arguably the South’s most celebrated fish, takes center stage in these delightful Creole Catfish Cakes, perfect for serving as appetizers or as a main dish. With a flavorful blend of Creole spices and savory ingredients, these cakes are bound to impress your taste buds and satisfy your cravings for a taste of the South.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Catfish fillets | 2 |
| Butter | 1/3 cup |
| Margarine | 3/4 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 2 tbsp |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Pepper | 1/2 tsp |
| Dry mustard | 1/2 tsp |
| Red bell peppers | 2 tbsp, diced |
| Green onion | 1, finely chopped |
| Hot sauce | 1-2 tsp |
| Breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Catfish:
- Place the catfish fillets on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
- Broil the fillets 5 inches from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until the fish is done and flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer the cooked fillets to a bowl, flake the fish, and set aside.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt 1/3 cup of butter over low heat.
- Add in the all-purpose flour and stir with a whisk until smooth.
- Cook and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
- Gradually add in the milk, cooking and whisking constantly over medium heat for 8 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Add in the salt, pepper, and dry mustard, stirring to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the flaked fish.
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Combine Ingredients:
- To the fish mixture, add 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, diced red bell peppers, chopped green onions, and hot sauce.
- Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and chill the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
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Shape and Fry the Patties:
- Shape 1/4 cup of the fish mixture into a patty and repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Coat each patty evenly with the remaining breadcrumbs.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Fry the patties in batches, cooking for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, adding more butter and/or oil as needed.
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Serve:
- Serve the Creole Catfish Cakes hot, accompanied by tartar sauce, mustard sauce, or any condiment of your choice.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 494.2
- Fat: 29.7g
- Saturated Fat: 12.7g
- Cholesterol: 114.5mg
- Sodium: 708.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.4g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Protein: 29.6g
Keywords:
Creole, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Enjoy the rich flavors of the South with these delectable Creole Catfish Cakes, perfect for any occasion! 🎉
