Best 8 Catfish With Herbed Lemon Cream Recipes

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Cooking catfish with herbed lemon cream sauce is an exquisite culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds with its delicate flavors and creamy texture. This dish combines the mild and flaky flesh of catfish with a light and zesty sauce infused with aromatic herbs and tangy lemon. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors that creates a memorable meal, perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. Whether you prefer pan-frying, baking, or grilling, this versatile recipe can be adapted to suit your cooking preferences, ensuring a delicious and satisfying experience every time.

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LEMON PEPPER CATFISH



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This is the best way to cook catfish. If you love fish, you will just love this recipe.

Provided by Hallie Guilfoyle

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
4 eggs
6 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cornmeal and lemon pepper spice; set aside. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat.
  • Working one at a time, dip filets in egg and dredge in flour until well coated. Cook in hot margarine, turning once, until brown on both sides. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 229.6 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 645.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

HERB BAKED CATFISH



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Catfish covered in a variety of herbs and butter sauce.

Provided by jordanw

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish fillets
2 tablespoons dried parsley
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange catfish fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine parsley, paprika, thyme, oregano, basil, and black pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle herb mixture over fish. Mix lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder in another bowl; drizzle butter mixture over fish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CATFISH WITH HERBED LEMON CREAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Fish     Broil     Lemon     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 6-ounce catfish fillets
6 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine cornmeal, thyme, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
  • Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush fish on both sides with 1 tablespoon cream; coat on both sides with seasoning mixture in bowl. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to 2 plates. Stir lemon juice into same skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture. Whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons cream. Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fish.

CATFISH HERO WITH SEARED TOMATOES AND HERBED MAYO



Catfish Hero with Seared Tomatoes and Herbed Mayo image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
4 Roma tomatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4 long sandwich rolls
Cooked catfish fillets, about 12 ounces total
Lettuce leaves
Thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Heat a large griddle or nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Season tomatoes with salt and black pepper and add to hot pan. Cook 1 minute per side, flipping with a spatula, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, basil, chives, mustard, and lemon zest. Spread mixture on rolls. Top with seared tomatoes, catfish, lettuce leaves, and red onion.

HERBED BAKED CATFISH



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Make and share this Herbed Baked Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients; sprinkle over fillets on both sides.
  • Place in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Combine the lemon juice, butter, and garlic; drizzle over fillets.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 95.1, Sodium 764.4, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 24.5

HERBED GRILLED CATFISH



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Make and share this Herbed Grilled Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 catfish fillets

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients and sprinkle evenly on both sides of the fish. Place in a grill basket coated with cooking spray.
  • Grill fillets over medium-high heat about 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Garnish with fresh oregano and thyme sprigs if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 375.6, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 25

TANGY LEMON CATFISH



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My husband turns up his nose at any fish dish I prepare except this one. In fact, this one makes his eyes light up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash dried oregano
1/2 pound catfish or whitefish fillets
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
TARTAR SAUCE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, salt and oregano; add fillets. Turn to coat; refrigerate, covered, 30-60 minutes, turning several times., Drain and discard marinade. In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal and flour. Coat fillets with cornmeal mixture. In a skillet, cook fillets in oil and butter for 5 minutes on each side or until fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. , Combine the tartar sauce ingredients in a bowl. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CATFISH WITH LEMON/BUTTER SAUCE



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I created this recipe for a catfish cooking contest by modifying a recipe for shrimp and spaghetti, which I also developed. -Rita Futral, Ocean Spring, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
16 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon slices or wedges, optional
Additional parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add broth or wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add catfish, simmer, uncovered, for 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Butter sauce will be thin.) Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with lemon and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Choose Fresh Catfish: For the best results and succulent flavor, select fresh catfish fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, clean smell.
  • Season Well: Don't be shy with the seasonings. Season the catfish liberally with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs. This will enhance the natural flavor and make the dish more flavorful.
  • Sear the Catfish: Searing the catfish fillets in a hot skillet creates a delicious crust and locks in the juices. Make sure the skillet is hot and well-oiled before adding the fish. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  • Make the Herbed Lemon Cream Sauce: While the catfish is searing, prepare the herbed lemon cream sauce. This creamy, flavorful sauce is the perfect complement to the catfish. Simply whisk together heavy cream, lemon juice, chopped herbs, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Simmer and Serve: Once the catfish is seared, add it to the herbed lemon cream sauce and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

Conclusion:

This Catfish with Herbed Lemon Cream recipe is a delightful and easy-to-make meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of succulent catfish, creamy lemon sauce, and fragrant herbs creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant seafood recipe, give this Catfish with Herbed Lemon Cream a try. You won't be disappointed!

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