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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Feb 7, 2011
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    Sprinkle 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.
  • Step 
    2
    With 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.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat 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;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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