CATFISH PECAN WITH LEMON THYME PECAN BUTTER - DEE DEE'S
This is one of the best if not the best catfish dishes I've ever tasted. I found this recipe in my 2005 Southern Living Cookbook. I can't claim this recipe but I do claim it's tried and true!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Fish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. PROCESS ¾ cup pecans, flour, and 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning in a food processor until finely ground; place pecan mixture in a large shallow bowl, and set aside.
- 2. WHISK together eggs and milk in large bowl, and set aside.
- 3. SPRINKLE both sides of fillets evenly with remaining ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning.
- 4. DIP catfish fillets in egg mixture, draining off excess; dredge fillets in pecan mixture, coating both sides, shake off excess.
- 5. MELT 2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter starts to bubble. Place 2 fillets in skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack in a jellyroll pan, and keep warm in a 200º oven. WIPE skillet clean, and repeat procedure with remaining fillets.
- 6. WIPE skillet clean. Melt remaining ½ cup butter in skillet over high heat; add remaining ¾ cup pecans, and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Squeeze juice from lemon halves into skillet; place lemon halves cut side down in skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook 30 seconds or until thyme wilts and becomes very aromatic. Remove and discard lemon halves and wilted thyme.
- 7. PLACE fish on a serving platter; spoon pecan mixture over fish. Garnish, if desired.
- 8. NOTE: It's important to wipe the skillet clean each time this recipe calls for wiping it clean or you will end up with some burnt crust.
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Skyley Saunders
s.saunders@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was amazing! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the pecan-lemon-thyme butter sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Ahmed Typist
atypist64@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The catfish is always flaky and tender, and the pecan-lemon-thyme butter sauce is the perfect finishing touch.
Syeda Sibgha
s-syeda8@hotmail.comThis recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the pecan-lemon-thyme butter sauce was out of this world.
NYIRO PAUL
n65@gmail.comThe sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but the catfish itself was cooked perfectly.
King Saqeef
saqeefk@yahoo.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the catfish, pecans, lemon, and thyme.
Mark Billionz
billionz-m@yahoo.comNot a fan of the pecan crust, but the lemon-thyme pecan butter sauce was amazing! I'll definitely be using that sauce on other dishes.
Parmeshwori Shrestha
s-parmeshwori@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out perfect. The pecan crust was crispy and flavorful, and the lemon-thyme pecan butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Deepani Priyanthi
d_p@yahoo.comI used almond flour instead of pecans for the crust and it turned out great! The fish was cooked evenly and the sauce was delicious. Will definitely make this again.
Tiffany Ford
ft16@gmail.comThis dish was a bit tricky to make, but the end result was worth it. The catfish was flaky and tender, and the pecan-lemon-thyme butter sauce was divine. I'll definitely be making this again!
Bismillah khan mughal
bismillah.k79@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The catfish was cooked to perfection and the pecan-lemon-thyme butter sauce was incredible. Definitely a keeper!
Nadeem Ishtiaq
ishtiaqn24@gmail.comThis catfish pecan dish was an absolute delight! The pecan crust added a delightful crunch, while the lemon-thyme pecan butter sauce provided a burst of flavor that perfectly complemented the fish.