Best 9 Crisp Catfish With Birds Eye Chili Recipes

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Calling all catfish and spicy food enthusiasts! If you're looking for a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more, look no further. This article will guide you on a journey to create the ultimate crisp catfish with birds eye chili, a dish that combines the delicate flavor of catfish with the fiery kick of birds eye chili. Get ready to embark on a flavor sensation that will leave you begging for seconds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY CATFISH



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"Grilling is my family's favorite way to fix meals," writes Rhonda Dietz from Garden City Kansas. "Because my husband savors well-prepared meals, this recipe quickly became one of his most requested."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup finely crushed saltines (about 22 crackers)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 catfish fillets (about 8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first four ingredients. Pat fillets dry; dip in butter, then coat with crumb mixture. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

CRISPY CATFISH



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This makes a great lightly seasoned crispy coating for catfish (or other fish) using Rice Krispies (or other crisp rice cereal).

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Catfish

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1 cup milk
1 cup crisp rice cereal, crushed
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 lbs catfish fillets
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whick together the egg and milk.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cereal, flour, cornmeal and seasonings.
  • Dip the fish fillets into egg mixture, then coat with cereal mixture.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch of oil over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the fillets for 5-7 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 167.9, Sodium 224.2, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 43.1

CATFISH WITH CRISPY KALE AND CAJUN SAUCE



Catfish with Crispy Kale and Cajun Sauce image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup instant grits
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock
6 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 shallots, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Seafood Magic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 to 6 catfish fillets (6 to 7 ounces each)
1/4 cup Cajun spice
6 tablespoons grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 to 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 small white onion, diced
2 bunches kale, leaves cut into julienne, stems discarded
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the creamy grits: Heat the heavy cream and chicken stock to a simmer in a saucepot. Rain in the grits and cook, whisking frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes. Fold in the butter, cream cheese and Parmesan and season with salt and white pepper. Top with the milk and reserve (the milk will prevent a skin from forming). Fold in the milk just before serving.
  • For the Cajun sauce: In a nonreactive saucepot, reduce the wine over medium heat until almost dry. Add the chicken stock, cream, Worcestershire, shallots and lemon juice and reduce slightly. Add the paprika, seafood seasoning and thyme and simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 6 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and whisk in the butter. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • For the catfish: Heat a saute pan to medium heat. Dust the catfish with the Cajun spice on both sides. Add the grapeseed oil and catfish to the pan and cook until done, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate and top with the butter, making sure it melts completely. Reserve.
  • For the crispy kale: Heat a saute pan to medium heat and add the grapeseed oil. Add the garlic and onions and sweat until the vegetables are translucent. Add the kale and saute until wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken stock. Remove from the heat and fold in the butter. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • To serve: Spoon some Cajun sauce in the center of each plate. Spoon some creamy grits on top of the sauce. Add the kale, followed by the catfish.

THIN-CUT CATFISH WITH SPILLWAY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Oil, for frying
Three 6-ounce boneless, skinless catfish fillets
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup corn flour
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 large eggs
2 dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spillway Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Fill a large Dutch oven fitted with a deep-frying thermometer halfway with oil and heat to 360 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with paper towels and fit with a wire rack.
  • Unwrap the catfish and place on a parchment-lined quarter sheet tray. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill and firm up.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the cornmeal, corn flour and Cajun seasoning in a pie plate or casserole dish. In a second pie plate, beat together the eggs, hot sauce, some salt and pepper and 1/2 cup water.
  • Remove the fish from the freezer and use a boning knife to very carefully cut each fillet into thin pieces. (You should be able to get 4 to 5 pieces from each fillet.)
  • In batches, dredge the fish through the egg mixture and then through the cornmeal mixture, then add to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry, turning as needed, until crisp and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to the prepared wire rack. Repeat with the remaining catfish.
  • Serve the catfish with the Spillway Sauce on the side.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Cajun seasoning and Worcestershire in a small bowl.

CARAMEL COATED CATFISH



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Catfish cooked Vietnamese style, coated in a caramel fish sauce.

Provided by Everett

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup white sugar
2 pounds catfish fillets
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 green onion, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix 1/3 cup of water with the fish sauce in a small bowl and set aside. Combine shallots, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 1/3 cup of water and 1/3 cup of sugar in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar turns deep golden brown. Gently stir in the fish sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Stir in the shallot mixture and cook until shallots soften, then add the catfish. Cover and cook the catfish until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes on each side. Place catfish on a large plate, cover, and set aside. Increase heat to high and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Stir in the lime juice and any sauce that has collected on the plate. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce has reduced. Pour sauce over the catfish and garnish with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 106.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 675.9 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH



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Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this crispy and baked catfish recipe - a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound catfish, flounder or other delicate-texture fish fillets
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup French or ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
  • Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
  • Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 450 mg

CRISPY BUFFALO STYLE CATFISH



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Make and share this Crispy Buffalo Style Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
cayenne, to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 catfish fillets
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, divided
5 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
celery rib
good blue cheese dressing

Steps:

  • Combine cornmeal, flour, ground chili powder, cayenne to taste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a shallow dish.
  • Coat each fillet in the beaten egg, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
  • Place breaded fillets in a single layer on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set breading.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter together with the oil.
  • Take chilled fillets from refrigerator and brown them until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cooked fish to serving plates.
  • Over low heat, heat remaining butter in the same pan you cooked the fish in; sauté the minced onion and minced garlic clove for 3 minutes, then stir in the hot pepper sauce, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to get up the cooked bits.
  • Divide the sauce between the 4 servings and drizzle over the fillets.
  • Serve fillets immediately with good blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

SEARED CATFISH CREOLE



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A fast and easy but tasty and delicious catfish preparation with bite. You can vary the recipe by adding a layer of honey or using honey mustard. Also great with tuna!

Provided by GIRLYGRRL6

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 whole catfish, cleaned with head and tail removed
½ cup prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup cracked black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Pat the catfish dry, and spread a layer of mustard over the surface. Place the cracked pepper onto a plate, and press the coated catfish into the pepper so it is well covered.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the catfish for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 326 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CRISP CATFISH WITH APPLE-CELERY SLAW RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Crisp Catfish with Apple-Celery Slaw Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lemon, halved
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 pounds catfish fillets
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Cut one lemon half into slices or wedges; set aside. Juice the remaining lemon half into a large bowl. For slaw, combine mayonnaise and honey with juice; reserve 2 tablespoons juice mixture. Stir celery, apple, and cabbage into juice mixture in bowl; set aside. Sprinkle catfish fillets with salt and brush with reserved juice mixture. In a shallow dish combine cornmeal and chili powder; coat fish with mixture. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Cook fish in hot oil 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with slaw and the lemon slices or wedges.

Tips:

  • For a crispier catfish, make sure the fish is dry before frying. Pat it with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Use a good quality oil for frying, such as canola oil or vegetable oil. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and will burn easily.
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the catfish. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F. You can check the temperature of the oil by dropping a small piece of bread into it. If the bread sizzles and rises to the top, the oil is ready.
  • Fry the catfish in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. This will help the fish cook evenly and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Cook the catfish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and flaky. Do not overcook the fish, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the catfish with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or remoulade.

Conclusion:

Crispy catfish with bird's eye chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the bird's eye chili adds a nice spicy kick. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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