Best 9 Southern Pecan Catfish Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that'll surely satisfy your taste buds, then southern pecan catfish is the perfect choice for you. This classic southern dish combines the deliciousness of catfish with the sweetness of pecans, creating a unique and irresistible flavor combination. With its crispy coating and tender, flaky fish, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of making the best southern pecan catfish.

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SOUTHERN PECAN CATFISH



Southern Pecan Catfish image

I coat the catfish in pecans, then top it with a thick, rich cream sauce. It looks like you spent all day on it, but it's actually very speedy to prepare. Garnish it with lemon wedges, parsley or more chopped pecans if you desire. -Mary Ann Griffin, Bowling Green, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup pecans, cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat catfish with pecan mixture. , In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat; fry fillets for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add remaining pecans; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the cream, lemon juice and remaining salt and pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in parsley. Serve with catfish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 59g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH



Southern Fried Catfish image

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

CAJUN PECAN CATFISH



Cajun Pecan Catfish image

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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

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.

EASY PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH



Easy Pecan-Crusted Catfish image

This satisfying meal is a perfect cold-weather warm-up. Serve it with our Carrot Slaw with Yogurt Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless catfish fillets
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup pecans
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Grind cornmeal and pecans with salt and pepper in a food processor until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to a large shallow container. Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture, patting it on to coat completely.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 fish fillets until golden brown and firm to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; sprinkle with salt, and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe skillet with a paper towel. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and fish. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 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

PECAN CRUSTED CATFISH



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This recipe comes from the Dec 2009 issue of Woman's Day. It is an easy version of one of my favorite Southern Living Recipes that uses catfish. I think other varieties of fish would work well in this recipe as well as catfish - salmon, tilatipa and others.

Provided by Julie F

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 catfish fillets
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450. Line a rimmed baking pan with nonstick foil.
  • Finely chop pecans, either by hand or in a food processor. Spread on a sheet of waxed paper. Put honey mustard in a small bowl and mix with 2 t water.
  • Brush one side of fillets with honey mustard mixture, then press in chopped pecans. Place on baking pan.
  • Bake 10 to 14 minutes or until fish is cooked through and pecans are toasted.

PECAN CRUSTED DIJON BAKED CATFISH



Pecan Crusted Dijon Baked Catfish image

Simple, delicious alternative to frying catfish southern style. I was dubious about the mixture of pecans and Dijon, but it worked and produced a slightly tangy, crusty finish to the fish. If you've never tried catfish, it is a real treat. The least "fishy" fish I've ever had. My fillets were huge, so I made 1 1/2 times the topping mixture. From Southern Church Suppers

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 catfish fillets
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pecans, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475.
  • Spray baking pan with Pam or equivalent.
  • Grind pecans in blender. Do not blend too long or you'll have powder.
  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, breadcrumbs, and pecans.
  • Salt and pepper both side of fillets.
  • Place rounded side up on baking pan.
  • Rub 1 T of mustard on top of each fillet.
  • Pat crumb mixture onto top of fillet, pressing it firmly over the mustard.
  • Right before baking, spray each fillet lightly with Pam.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

PECAN-CRUSTED CATFISH



Pecan-Crusted Catfish image

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Pecan

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup pecans
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
4 skinless catfish fillets (6 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon wedges (optional)
Carrot slaw with yogurt dressing
1 pound carrots, peeled
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1/2 small white cabbage, halved crosswise and thinly sliced (5 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
(serves 6)

Steps:

  • Grind the cornmeal and pecans with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground. Transfer to a large, shallow container. Dredge the catfish in the cornmeal mixture, patting it on to coat completely.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 fish fillets until golden brown and firm to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a plate; sprinkle with salt, and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe the skillet with a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and fish. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
  • Carrot slaw with yogurt dressing
  • In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk (or on the large holes of a box grater), grate the carrots. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and onion; season with salt and pepper. Add the carrots, cabbage, and dill to the bowl; toss well. Top the mixture with a plate that fits inside the bowl; weight with a heavy object. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

SAUTEED CATFISH FILLETS WITH PECAN BUTTER SAUCE



Sauteed Catfish Fillets with Pecan Butter Sauce image

Categories     Fish     Sauté     Mardi Gras     Pecan     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging the fish
1 large egg
3 tablespoons water
six 6- to 8-ounce catfish fillets
about 1/3 cup vegetable oil for sautéing the fish
1/4 cup minced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecans, toasted lightly and chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus 6 lemon wedges for garnish
Tabasco to taste

Steps:

  • Have ready in separate shallow dishes the flour, and the egg beaten with the water. Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip it in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and dredge it in the flour again, shaking off the excess. Transfer the fish as it is coated to a wax paper-lined baking sheet. In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the fish in batches, adding the remaining oil as necessary, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until it just flakes. Transfer the fish to paper towels to drain and keep it warm, covered.
  • In a skillet cook the onion and the garlic in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are softened, add the pecans, and cook the mixture over moderately high heat, swirling the skillet, until the butter is browned and the pecans are toasted well. Stir in the lemon juice, the Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide the fish among 6 heated plates, spoon the butter sauce over it, and garnish each serving with a lemon wedge.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Catfish: Opt for fresh or frozen catfish fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet flavor. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a Quality Breadcrumb Mixture: For a crispy coating, combine panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese, chopped pecans, and a blend of herbs and spices.
  • Season the Catfish Well: Before breading, season the catfish fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika to enhance their flavor.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When frying the catfish, avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking and prevent the coating from becoming soggy.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Sides: Southern pecan catfish pairs well with classic sides like hush puppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. You can also serve it with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Southern pecan catfish is an easy-to-make yet flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of catfish with a crunchy pecan crust. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a casual family dinner or a special occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your skillet, and get ready to indulge in this Southern classic!

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