Almond Crusted Catfish Food

BAKED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Whisk wet ingredients together in a bowl and combine dry ingredients on a piece of wax paper.
• Spray a glass baking dish with Pam or olive oil.
• Rinse catfish in cool water and DRY THOROUGHLY with paper towels.
• Dip each catfish fillet in wet ingredients and dredge in breading to coat. Just a nice, light covering is enough. Don't try to completely cover in breading.
• Place catfish fillets in glass baking dish & refrigerate for 10 minutes. This step, plus making sure the fillets are very dry before dipping in the egg will help the breading stick to the fish and NOT the pan!
• Bake at 425 for 10 to 12 minutes per side.
• Serve with lemon wedges for garnish.

ALMOND-TOPPED FISH

Steps:

• Place butter in a 13x9-in. baking dish; heat in a 400° oven until melted. Spread butter over bottom of dish; cover with onion. , Arrange fish over onion; sprinkle with salt, dill and pepper. Combine the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and lemon juice; spread over fish. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 18-20 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds.

BAKED CATFISH FILLETS WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Arrange fish on baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• In small bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Fold in sour cream, onion, garlic, mustard and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
• Spoon some of mixture on top of each fillet.
• Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until fish is opaque or skewer glides easily through flesh.
• Meanwhile in small saucepan melt butter.
• Blend in flour until smooth.
• Stir in milk, hourseradish and remaining 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
• Serve over fish.

LEMON PARMESAN-CRUSTED FISH STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack over the baking sheet and lightly grease it with a little olive oil.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg.
• In another small bowl, combine the crushed pork rinds, parmesan cheese, almond flour, and lemon pepper seasoning.
• The fish strips should be rinsed, patted dry, and cut into 1-by-4 inch strips. Dip each fish strip into the beaten egg, then into the dry mix, then place on the rack over the baking sheet.
• Bake the fish sticks for 15 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

OVEN BAKED ALMOND CRUSTED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Set oven rack slightly above the middle of the oven and preheat to 500.
• Cut the catfish fillets into serving size pieces.
• Place the milk in a bowl and whisk the egg into it.
• Add the Cajun spice, minced onion and black pepper to the milk/egg mixture.
• In a separate flat dish, mix the bread crumbs and the sliced almonds. Dip the fish pieces into the seasoned egg wash, then coat them with bread crumb/almond mixture.
• Place the coated catfish fillets on a well greased (olive oil or similar oil) flat baking pan.
• Pour the melted butter evenly over the fillets.
• Place the baking pan on rack and bake for 10-12 min or until fish flakes easily. It is better not to over-cook fish.

ALMOND CRUSTED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, cheese, almonds, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Place the olive oil in a shallow dish.
• Brush fillets in olive oil.
• Dredge fillets in breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake fillets for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

PECAN COCONUT CRUSTED FISH

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 400°F Line a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pan with Foil, spray with cooking spray ; set aside.
• COMBINE butter, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add fish and stir to coat; set aside. Combine pecans, coconut and bread crumbs. Spread mixture on a sheet of wax paper. Roll fish in coconut mixture, turning to coat evenly. Press on additional mixture, if necessary. Place in a single layer in foil-lined pan.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until fish is opaque throughout. Serve with salsa.
• FOR SALSA: Combine pineapple, mango, red pepper, green onions, red wine vinegar, cilantro and salt. Chill; serve with fish.

5-INGREDIENT ALMOND-CRUSTED BAKED TILAPIA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to BROIL.
• Spray a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Combine almonds and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and set aside.
• Combine melted butter and garlic powder in a small bowl. Brush the butter mixture on both sides of the fish.
• Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet, bottom side UP, and broil for 4 minutes.
• Flip the fish over, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and almonds, and return to the broiler for about 3-5 more minutes, or until topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Garnish with lemon wedges and herbs.
• *I use my Cuisinart Mini Prep Food Processor to chop the raw almonds in about 30 seconds!

ALMOND-CRUSTED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. Dredge fillets in seasoned flour.
• In a large, nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat on stovetop. When oil is very hot, gently place fillets in skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fillets flake easily with a fork. Transfer fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
• Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, and return to medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Add almonds and cook until light brown. Add zest and lemon juice, stirring for 10 to 15 seconds. Pour sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley and lemon.