Cajun Catfish Cakes Recipes

CATFISH CAKES

Steps:

• Poach or bake catfish fillets until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and refrigerate. Flake cooled fish into a large bowl. Add the eggs, potato, onion, parsley, pepper sauce, garlic, salt, pepper and basil and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Place cracker crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat patties in cracker crumbs. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook catfish cakes in oil in batches on each side or until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow container, mix together the first 2 ingredients; dredge catfish fillets in the cornmeal mixture.
• Place fillets on a greased baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the cajun seasoning over the fillets.
• Drizzle with butter.
• Bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes or until golden and fish flake with a fork.
• Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

CAJUN CATFISH

Steps:

• In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F.
• In shallow dish, stir together flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork until foamy.
• Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten egg, then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into hot oil. Cook 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 minute longer or until deep golden brown. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
• Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
• When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

CATFISH SANDWICHES WITH CAJUN REMOULADE

Steps:

• Cut catfish fillets in half; set aside.
• In a pie dish or plate, combine corn muffin mix and Cajun seasoning; set aside. In a pie dish lightly beat egg with 1 tablespoon water to make egg wash; set aside.
• Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour; dip into egg wash and coat with corn muffin mixture. Set aside on a plate.
• In a deep-fryer or large pot heat oil over medium to medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Fry catfish until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Remove to plate lined with paper towels.
• Cajun Remoulade:
• In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. Set aside.
• Sandwiches:
• Spread warm garlic bread with remoulade sauce. Build sandwiches with fried catfish and remaining ingredients.

CATFISH CAKES

Steps:

• Place catfish in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain off water, and mash up the fish. Stir in the onion, mustard, salad dressing, Old Bay™, cracker crumbs and egg. Mix until evenly blended.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Form the fish mixture into patties, and fry in the hot oil. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

CATFISH CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl mash the cooked catfish fillets.
• Add in all remaining ingredients except flour; mix to combine (adding in more Cajun seasoning if desired and salt and pepper to taste).
• Shape into 8 patties.
• Place flour onto a plate then dredge the cakes into the flour to coat on both sides.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then fry four cakes at a time in hot oil turning once until golden brown (about 3 minutes on each side).
• Place onto paper towels.