PALACE CAFE CATFISH PECAN WITH MEUNIERE SAUCE

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A company catfish dinner from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Dick Brennan, Jr. of the Palace Cafe, as featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. Serve with steamed white rice.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

36 ounces catfish fillets
3 cups pecans, roasted
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
seafood seasoning or creole seasoning, to taste
olive oil
3 cups fish stock or 3 cups clam juice
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce (or other Louisiana hot sauce)
1 tablespoon heavy cream or 1 tablespoon whipping cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
pecans, roasted

Steps:

  • To make the catfish: Preheat the oven to 450F and coat a frying pan lightly with olive oil.
  • Trim all fat from fillets.
  • Grind the roasted pecans and breadcrumbs in the container of a food processor or blender until fine.
  • Pour into a pie pan.
  • Add salt and pepper to flour; place into another pie pan.
  • Beat the eggs and milk together.
  • Season the fish with seafood seasoning, dredge in flour, dip in egg mixture and coat with pecan/bread crumb mixture.
  • Place into prepared pan and cook over medium heat until golden; place in oven for five minutes to finish.
  • To make the sauce: Cook fish stock, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce in a medium saucepan; add cream and cook to reduce for about two minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter.
  • Serve over the cooked fish and garnish with roasted whole pecans.

Lydia Rungasamy
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Yum!


Emmanuel Ochiti
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The catfish was delicious and the pecan crust was a nice touch. The meuniere sauce was also very good.


Mayer David
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I love catfish and this recipe did not disappoint! The fish was cooked perfectly and the pecan crust was delicious. The meuniere sauce was also very good.


Isaac Isagi
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This was my first time making catfish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rahmat Zazai
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the pecan crust is always a hit. The meuniere sauce is also very good, and it really makes the dish.


Arno Stemmet
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This recipe was a hit! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the pecan crust was delicious. The meuniere sauce was also very good, and it really brought the dish together.


Pakhtoon Gamer
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The catfish was tender and flaky, and the pecan crust was a nice touch. The meuniere sauce was also very good.


Caroline Preciado
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brahim Yousef
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The catfish was crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the pecan crust was the perfect complement. The meuniere sauce was also delicious, with a delicate flavor that didn't overp


Joe Barnes
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This catfish pecan with meuniere sauce was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and tender, while the pecan crust added a delightful crunch and nutty flavor. The meuniere sauce was rich and creamy, tying all the flavors toget