Catfish with Sesame Seeds
This image courtesy of Tom Eckerle
Serves2 to 3
Cooking Methodpan-frying
CostInexpensive
Total Timeunder 30 minutes
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
One Pot MealYes
OccasionFamily Get-together
Recipe Coursemain course
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Mealdinner, lunch
Taste and Texturecrisp, crunchy, light, salty
Ingredients
- 1 pound catfish fillets
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly milled black pepper
- ¼ pound lard or unsalted butter
- ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted in a dry skillet
Instructions
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Wash and pat the fish with dry paper towels. Cut the catfish diagonally into 1-inch strips.
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In a shallow pan, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper to taste. Lightly dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture.
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Melt the lard in a large skillet and pan-fry the catfish until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Sprinkle the fish with the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with White Remoulade.
Christopher Idone
