Best 6 Catfish Bread Recipes

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Catfish bread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a Southern favorite that is sure to please everyone at the table. The main ingredients in catfish bread are catfish, bread, and eggs. However, there are many different variations of the recipe, so you can customize it to your own taste. Whether you like your catfish bread fried, baked, or grilled, there is a recipe out there for you. So, grab your catfish and bread, and let's get cooking!

Let's cook with our recipes!

BAKED BREADED YUMMY CATFISH



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I don't know how original this is, but my husband loves it. It is full of flavor. We serve it with a baked sweet potatoe and sauteed spinach and garlic.

Provided by suzpizz

Categories     Catfish

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 catfish fillets
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Line baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine egg and Italian dressing in shallow dish.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, pepper, and garlic powder in second shallow dish.
  • Dip fish in egg mixture, followed by bread crumb mixture.
  • Drizzle remaining egg mixture over fish.
  • Add remaining breadcrumbs to fish.
  • Coat lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for forty-five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.6, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 180.5, Sodium 2360, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.8, Protein 34.1

CATFISH PARMESAN



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Mississippi is the nation's largest producer of farm-raised catfish. My family loves this dish, and asks for it often. One reason I like it is it's so simple to prepare. -W.D. Baker, Starkville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon each pepper, dried oregano and basil
6 fresh or frozen catfish fillets (3 to 5 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, melted
Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Dip catfish in butter, then in crumb mixture. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH



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Fried catfish is a Southern tradition, along with buttermilk hush puppies and buttermilk coleslaw. Try these traditional foods together.

Provided by Mama Smith

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup buttermilk
½ cup water
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips
1 ½ cups fine cornmeal
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
  • In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
  • Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 131.6 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 78.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CATFISH



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I have served this to many a friend from the South, and it is always a winner! Serve with coleslaw and oven-baked french fries, and you'll have a healthy, tasty meal!

Provided by carina

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into serving pieces
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or water

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.
  • Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 188.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CATFISH BREAD



Catfish Bread image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup diced tasso
3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 bay leaves
2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 3-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco brand)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/3 cup dried parsley flakes
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cups cream
1 pound angel hair pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in saucepan on stovetop. Brown onions and tasso for 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic and bay leaves. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add the catfish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, black pepper, oregano, marjoram, thyme, white pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, and parsley flakes and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring only a few times as stirring will cause fish to break up too much. Add green onions and cream and simmer for 10 minutes stirring only when necessary. Serve immediately over pasta.

CATFISH WITH CORNMEAL BREADING



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Make and share this Catfish With Cornmeal Breading recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bill From New Mexico

Categories     Catfish

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
3 lbs catfish fillets
oil (for frying)
lemon wedge
tartar sauce

Steps:

  • Put flour in shallow dish.
  • Combine eggs, milk, and salt in another bowl.
  • Combine cornmeal, celery salt, paprika, pepper and mustard in shallow dish.
  • Lightly coat fish in flour.
  • Dip in milk/egg wash.
  • Coat with corn meal.
  • Put fish on paper towels on a baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Heat oil to 375 in a deep heavy pan.
  • Heat oven to 300.
  • Carefully add fish in batches to hot oil.
  • Lower heat to medium high.
  • Turn fish, cook until coating is golden brown and fish is opaque.
  • Remove fish, drain on paper towels.
  • Keep warm in oven.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 178.4, Sodium 543.6, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 41.5

Tips for Making Catfish Bread:

  • Choose fresh catfish fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell.
  • Soak the catfish fillets in milk for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any impurities and make the fish more tender.
  • Season the catfish fillets generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Dip the catfish fillets in the egg wash, then coat them in the bread crumbs.
  • Shallow-fry the catfish fillets in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Drain the catfish fillets on paper towels before serving.

Conclusion:

Catfish bread is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy breading and tender, flaky fish, catfish bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give catfish bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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