Catfish Salad Food

WARM CATFISH SALAD

Steps:

• In a 10 inch saute pan cook bacon until cripsy, remove, place on papertowel. Saute julienned catfish, apples, onions, for 4 minutes. Heat butter and wilt chickory, salt and pepper and add rest of ingredients. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and top with currants.;

PAN-FRIED CATFISH WITH ARUGULA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine arugula, oranges, and red onion in large bowl. Whisk together orange juice, olive oil, and 1 pinch of cayenne in small bowl. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 pinch of cayenne in shallow dish. Rinse catfish; shake off excess water. Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture; turn to coat evenly.
• Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add catfish and cook until coating is golden brown and crispy and fish is opaque in center, about 2 1/2 minutes per side.
• Drizzle dressing over salad. Divide salad equally among 4 plates; top with catfish and serve.

SMOKED CATFISH SALAD

Steps:

• Place wood shavings in center of smoker; top with drip pan and rack. Add catfish, leaving enough room between fillets so smoke can circulate. Place on stove over medium heat and smoke for 20 to 25 minutes. Shut off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Catfish should be fully cooked and bronzed, with crisp edges.
• While fillets are still warm, break them into pieces in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Taste for seasoning, adding more sour cream if too dry. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cool.