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.

Jimmie Edmondson
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This recipe is a must-try for any catfish lover. The lemon butter sauce is to die for.


LUIS MANUEL ENCARNACION GUERRERO
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this catfish with lemon butter sauce was incredible. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine.


ZARK KHAN
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This dish was a breeze to make and tasted amazing. The lemon butter sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Treye Winthrop
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The catfish was a little overcooked, but the lemon butter sauce saved the day. It was so flavorful and creamy.


Anita Khadka
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This catfish with lemon butter sauce is now my go-to recipe for catfish! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Rashedul Rashed
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall this dish was very good.


Owais Qurni
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This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was flaky and tender, and the lemon butter sauce was tangy and delicious.


SM. Sham
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Peter Dela
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement to the catfish.


Shahzab All
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The catfish was a little dry, but the lemon butter sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different type of fish, like tilapia or cod.


Amber Roberts
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This catfish with lemon butter sauce was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.