Best Almond Crusted Catfish Recipes

OVEN BAKED ALMOND CRUSTED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Set oven rack slightly above the middle of the oven and preheat to 500.
• Cut the catfish fillets into serving size pieces.
• Place the milk in a bowl and whisk the egg into it.
• Add the Cajun spice, minced onion and black pepper to the milk/egg mixture.
• In a separate flat dish, mix the bread crumbs and the sliced almonds. Dip the fish pieces into the seasoned egg wash, then coat them with bread crumb/almond mixture.
• Place the coated catfish fillets on a well greased (olive oil or similar oil) flat baking pan.
• Pour the melted butter evenly over the fillets.
• Place the baking pan on rack and bake for 10-12 min or until fish flakes easily. It is better not to over-cook fish.

ALMOND CRUSTED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, almonds, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Place the olive oil in a shallow dish.
• Brush fillets in olive oil.
• Dredge fillets in breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake fillets for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

ALMOND-CRUSTED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in seasoned flour.
• In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat on stovetop. When oil is very hot, gently place fillets in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fillets flake easily with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, and return to medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Add almonds and cook until light brown. Add zest and lemon juice, stirring for 10 to 15 seconds. Pour sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley and lemon.