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Catfish Franchaise
Recipe Submitted by: The Catfish Institute
Revised: August 15, 2000

Categories: Entrees>Seafood
Yield: 24 portions
Ingredients Amount Method
Eggs

Parsley, fresh, chopped

Lemon, zest

Chives, fresh, chopped

All-purpose flour, seasoned

Unbreaded farm-raised catfish fillets

Vegetable oil

Herbs, fresh, mixed, minced
10 large

1/2 cup

1/4 cup

1/4 cup

2 cups

7 1/2 lb.

As needed

1 1/2 cups

1. In half-size steamtable pan beat eggs, parsley, lemon zest and chives. Place flour in another half-size steamtable pan.

2. Dip catfish in seasoned flour, then into egg mixture.

3. Place catfish in sauté pan or tilting skillet with hot oil. (Oil should come half-way up sides of fish in skillet or pan.) Cook 2-3 minutes or until golden and turn catfish to complete cooking (approximately 2-3 minutes). Remove fish and drain on rack or toweling.

4. To Serve: Garnish each portion of catfish with a sprinkling of 1 Tbsp. of mixed, minced fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges, rice and vegetables, if desired.

5. To Hold: Keep warm up to 30 minutes at 175°F.-200°F. with a minimum internal temperature.


Chef's Tips:
Salad To-Go: Serve warm catfish over chilled romaine tossed in a Caesar dressing with cherry tomatoes, Parmesan shreds and sour dough bread.

Plated Entree: Top catfish with a tomato basil sauce and serve with garlic herbed orzo or penne pasta.

Italian Entree: Top hot catfish with a light tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella and Parmesan and broil until golden. Serve with sautéed mixed vegetables.
 

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