When it comes to cooking up a delectable dish that combines flavors from both land and sea, look no further than the Palace Cafe Catfish Pecan with Meuniere Sauce. Originating from the esteemed kitchens of the historic Palace Cafe in New Orleans, this recipe takes the humble catfish to new heights, resulting in a crispy, golden-brown exterior that gives way to tender, flaky fish. The nutty crunch of pecan crumb topping adds a delightful textural contrast, while the rich, buttery meuniere sauce brings it all together with a decadent, flavorful finish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
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PALACE CAFE CATFISH PECAN WITH MEUNIERE SAUCE
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
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.
CATFISH MEUNIERE
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dredge the fillets in milk. Lift the fillets one at a time from the milk and immediately dredge on all sides in flour seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the oil in a skillet until quite hot. Add the fillets in one layer and cook about three minutes on one side or until golden brown. Turn and cook, basting often and liberally with oil, about six minutes.
- Transfer the fillets to a warm serving dish. Pour off the oil from the skillet. Wipe out the pan.
- Add the butter to the skillet and when it is foaming and starting to brown, swirl it around and pour it over the fish. Sprinkle with the lemon juice. Garnish the fish with lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 624, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 833 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CAJUN PECAN CATFISH
This is one of our favorite recipes. It's quick, easy and delicious. Just serve with a side salad, biscuits and mixed fruit for dessert. We like it a lot for Christmas Eve. -Jan Wilkins, Blytheville, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning and thyme. In another bowl, combine pecans, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and 1 tablespoon of the oil mixture., Place catfish in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with remaining oil mixture. Spread pecan mixture over fillets. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CATFISH MEUNIERE
Make and share this Catfish Meuniere recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chemaine
Categories Catfish
Time 16m
Yield 4 fillets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine egg and milk in a large shallow bowl.
- combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dip fish in egg mixture, and dredge in flour mixture.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add oil; increase heat to medium-high.
- Place fish in skillet, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in skillet.
- Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
- Spoon over fish.
- Garnish, if desired.
Tips:
- To ensure the catfish is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the catfish for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
- For a crispy pecan crust, make sure the pecans are finely chopped.
- To make sure the meuniere sauce is smooth, whisk it constantly while it is cooking.
- Serve the catfish immédiatement with the meuniere sauce and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
This Palace Cafe Catfish Pecan with Meuniere Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The catfish is cooked to perfection and the pecan crust adds a nice crunch. The meuniere sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the catfish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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