QUESO CATFISH

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A deliciously crunchy and spicy way to serve catfish inspired by a similar dish I had in Beaumont, TX.

Provided by FLOWERFROGGIRL

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup cheap beer
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 ounces processed cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ chipotle pepper, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, stir together 1/4 cup of lime juice and beer. Place fish in the dish, and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a roasting rack with cooking spray, and place over a baking sheet.
  • Rinse fish with cold water, and pat dry. Discard the marinade. In one dish, stir together the cornmeal, tortilla chip crumbs, salt and pepper. In another dish, stir together 2 tablespoons of lime juice and canola oil. Dip fillets into the lime and oil, then into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Place the fish onto the roasting rack.
  • Bake fish for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. While the fish is baking, combine the processed cheese, chili powder, cumin, and chipotle pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Place fish onto serving plates, and spoon the cheese sauce over them. Top with a sprinkling of cilantro leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 795.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Kevin Morales
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This recipe is a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more spices to the queso sauce.


max vip
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I added some diced tomatoes and green chilies to the queso sauce for a little extra flavor.


Jallal Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover catfish.


Khloe Evans
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Great recipe! Will definitely make it again.


Hectic Hunt
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Easy and quick weeknight meal.


trust access
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Not a fan of the queso sauce, but the catfish was fried well.


Biokoro Godswill
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The queso sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but the catfish was cooked perfectly.


Juleinne Robinson
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This was my first time making queso catfish and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the fish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac Jay
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The catfish is always crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the queso sauce is the perfect complement.


Laksmei Sovanny
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This queso catfish recipe is a definite keeper! The fish was cooked to perfection and the queso sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and beans and it was a hit with my family.