Looking for a tasty seafood dinner? Then check out these delicious catfish cakes that are ready in 25 minutes.
Catfish Cakes
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 25 min
- Ingredients 11
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. skinless catfish fillets
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Creole seasoning
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 to 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
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Step1Sprinkle catfish fillets with salt and pepper; place in 13x9-inch (3-quart) microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
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Step2With slotted spoon, remove fish from baking dish; place in large bowl. With fork, break fish into small pieces. Add cornmeal, baking powder, onions, bell pepper and Creole seasoning; mix well. In small bowl, combine buttermilk and egg; blend well. Add to catfish mixture; mix well.
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Step3Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil on griddle or in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drop catfish mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle; flatten to form 8 patties. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Add remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons oil as needed during cooking. If desired, serve catfish cakes with tartar or cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
310
Calories
15g
Total Fat
24g
Protein
20g
Total Carbohydrate
2g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 310
- Calories from Fat
- 140
- Total Fat
- 15g
- 23%
- Saturated Fat
- 2g
- 10%
- Cholesterol
- 105mg
- 35%
- Sodium
- 510mg
- 21%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 20g
- 7%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 24g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 8%
- 8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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