cajun catfish cakes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

God, these are GOOD!!! You can serve them w/ a plethora of sauces or alone. Either way, they're unbelievable.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For cajun catfish cakes

  • 1 lb
    fresh catfish fillets
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    flour
  • 1-1/4 c
    fat-free milk
  • 1 tsp
    old bay seaoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    each salt & pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1 c
    finely chopped green bell pepper.
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped green onion
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp
    hot pepper sauce
  • oil
    for frying

How To Make cajun catfish cakes

  • 1
    Place catfish in single layer in lg dutch oven. Add water to cover. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook 3-4 mins. Remove from heat, let cool completely. In lg saucepan, melt butter over med-high heat. Whisk in flour. Gradually add milk, whisk until smooth. Cook until thickened, about 8 min. Stir in old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper to taste, mustard, and garlic powder. In lg bowl, flake cooled catfish. Add cream sauce, bread crumbs, bell pepper, green onion, lemon juice and hot peppper sauce. Shape mix into cakes, coat w/ additional bread crumbs. In lg skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat until butter melts. Cook catfish cakes 5-7 min per side, or until golden.
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