catfish with herbed lemon cream

5 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on May 9, 2015

Pick up some crunchy coleslaw and corn bread to go with the fish. Bourbon-spiked sweetened peaches with vanilla ice cream are a nice dessert. From Bon Appétit, August 2001.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 - catfish fillets, 6-ounces each
  • 6 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

How To Make catfish with herbed lemon cream

  • Step 1
    Combine cornmeal, thyme, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in bowl.
  • Step 2
    Reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
  • Step 3
    Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Step 4
    Brush fish on both sides with 1 tablespoon cream; coat on both sides with seasoning mixture in bowl.
  • Step 5
    Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Step 6
    Transfer fish to 2 plates.
  • Step 7
    Stir lemon juice into same skillet, scraping up browned bits.
  • Step 8
    Stir in reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
  • Step 9
    Whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons cream.
  • Step 10
    Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Step 11
    Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Step 12
    Spoon sauce over fish.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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