Catfish Strips Food

CATFISH STRIPS

Steps:

• 1. Mix 1.5 cups of cornmeal with a half tablespoon of the other dry ingredients. Using a fork, stir the the dry-mix until well blended together.
• 2. Cut catfish fillets in half so that you end up with strip-size pieces.
• 3. Heat Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening to 350 degrees on the stove-top using a cast iron skillet. Test the shortening/oil to ensure that it is ready for frying by dipping a bite-size catfish piece in the hot shortening/oil.
• 4. Next, Begin dredging your catfish into the dry-mix until well coated.
• 5. Shake off excess mix and gently lay the catfish strips in the iron skillet. place about 5-6 strips at a time in the skillet. Turn strips once maybe twice while cooking until strips are "pancake brown" color. Overcooking the fish will make the bite very crunchy and the taste very dry. The best time for cooking is between 5-7 minutes. Once the fish has achieved it doneness, remove fish from oil and place on a few sheets of stacked paper towel . That's it -- You're ready to enjoy! The catfish strips go well with steamed rice, steamed veggies, and/or you can use them as the meat component in some tacos.

CATFISH STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut catfish fillets into 2 x 3/4 inch strips.
• In a bowl, add the lemon juice and soy sauce; stir to combine.
• Add the fish strips to the bowl and let marinate for 20 minutes.
• Heat wok or large skillet to medium-high; pour 2 tablespoons oil around the top, rotate pan to coat with oil.
• Add carrots to wok; stirfry for 2 minutes.
• Add the next 7 ingredients and stirfry for 2 minutes.
• Transfer vegetables to a plate or bowl and set aside.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok and let get hot.
• Drain fish and reserve marinade.
• Add fish to wok and stirfry for 2 minutes or until fish flakes.
• Transfer vegetables back to wok.
• Add cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper to reserved marinade; stir to combine; pour into wok.
• Stirfry on low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
• Serve over hot cooked rice.

FRIED CATFISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Place the catfish strips in a large shallow dish and pour the buttermilk over the top (if using the hot sauce, whisk the hot sauce into the buttermilk first). Turn the strips to make sure they are coated in the buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
• Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard and cayenne together in a large shallow dish.
• Fill a large (10- or 12-inch) skillet with vegetable oil to a depth of 1/2 inch and heat over medium-high heat until very hot: A pinch of the cornmeal mixture should sizzle when it hits the oil.
• Remove the catfish strips from the buttermilk and discard the buttermilk. Let the excess liquid drip off the strips before dredging. Dredge the catfish strips in the cornmeal mixture until evenly coated, shaking off the excess.
• Carefully lay the first strip into the hot oil, then add as many strips as can comfortably fit into the pan without overcrowding; you want to keep an inch or so of space between each piece. Fry the strips until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer the strips to a wire rack to drain. Repeat with the remaining strips, adding more oil if necessary (be sure to reheat the oil if you add more).
• Sprinkle the catfish fingers with Lemon Parsley Salt and serve with lemon wedges.
• Place the parsley leaves on a plate covered with a paper towel. Microwave on medium-high heat in 30-second intervals until the parsley dries out (but retains color), about 2 minutes depending on your microwave.
• Blend the salt with the lemon zest and parsley leaves in a spice grinder or blender until fine. Makes about 1/3 cup.

TORTILLA CRUSTED CATFISH PO' BOYS

Steps:

• Cut the catfish into 2-inch strips and pat dry. Stir together the flour and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Whisk another tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning into the buttermilk. Pulse the tortillas in a food processor until finely ground with a third tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning.
• Add the vegetable oil to large, heavy-bottomed pot and bring to 350 degrees F over medium heat.
• Toss the catfish with the seasoned flour, then place the catfish in a sieve and shake off any excess flour. Divide the catfish strips into two batches. Dip the first batch in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and then dredge in the tortillas. Fry the catfish until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dredge and fry the second batch of catfish in the same manner.
• Stir together the mayonnaise and the remaining tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Spread evenly on the rolls. Divide the iceberg and tomato slices among the rolls. Top with the catfish. Serve with hot sauce.

CATFISH SPREAD

Steps:

• Place catfish in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish; drizzle with water. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and discard cooking liquid. Using a fork, flake fish into small pieces; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and spreadable cheese until smooth. Add the onions, parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings and mix well. Stir in the crab, shrimp and catfish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with vegetables.