Karen’s Killer Fixin’s: Fried Catfish with Toasted Walnuts

  It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s!

Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me.  I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers.

So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy.  It might be a main course recipe.  A cookie or baked item.  Candy.  Salads.  Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is FRIED CATFISH WITH TOASTED WALNUTS.

We all know fried foods  are not particularly good for us, however, like any other food moderation is the key. This really is a delicious meal and a great way to ensure your family eats fish, which I think takes a little of the sting out of the “fried” aspect of this dish. Personally, catfish is one of my particular favorites. I enjoy the mild flavor ~ it’s not as “fishy” tasting as a lot of other varieties. I love the more “meaty” texture.  Like most fish, catfish can be cooked with a lot of different flavors.

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s.  Happy eating!

Karen

P.S.  We’re at 51 recipes and counting with this posting.  Hope you find some recipes you like. If this is your first visit, please check out past blogs for more Killer Fixin’s. In the right hand column menu, you can even look up past recipes by type. i.e. Desserts, Breads, Beef, Chicken, Soups, Author Specials, etc.

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FRIED CATFISH WITH TOASTED WALNUTS
[Serves 4]

½ cup flour
1 T. paprika
¼ tsp. dried thyme
¾ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. cayenne
½ cup milk
2 T. vegetable oil
4 catfish fillets (about 5 oz. each)
2 T. butter
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 T. chopped parsley
1 T. lemon juice

In shallow dish, whisk flour, paprika, thyme, ½ tsp. of the salt and 1/8 tsp. of the cayenne.  Place milk in another shallow dish.  Set both aside.

In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.  Dip fillets in the milk and shake off the excess.  Dredge fillets in the four and place in a single layer in the skillet.  Cook for about 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time or until golden brown.  Repeat, using remaining oil as needed.  Remove to plate lined with paper towels; keep warm.

Wipe out skillet; melt butter over medium heat.  Add walnuts, remaining cayenne and salt, and the black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until nuts are fragrant about 2-3 minutes.  Take off the heat.  Stir in parsley and lemon juice.  To serve, spoon equal amount of nut mixture over each fillet.

Serve with steamed snow peas and sautéed sweet peppers, if desired. This dish also goes well with brown or wild rice.

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