Southern Fried Catfish with Remoulade Sauce
(Serves 4)

Chef Scott Loring

Catfish Ingredients:
4 7-8 ounce catfish filets
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup cracker meal
3 tablespoons Cajun spice (Paul Prudhomme Redfish Magic)
3 tablespoons oil

Catfish Method:
Dip filets in egg and dredge in cracker meal.

Place a cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium high heat. Add oil and heat. Cook the filets for 6-8 minutes on each side, until dark brown and cooked throughout.

Remoulade Sauce Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, chopped
1 tablespoon anchovies, chopped (anchovy paste may be substituted)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon tarragon flakes
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
3 dashes Tabasco
1 green onion, chopped

Remoulade Sauce Method:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.

To Serve:
Place filets on warm plates and pour sauce over each.

Serve with your favorite southern vegetable.



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