QUESO CATFISH

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A deliciously crunchy and spicy way to serve catfish inspired by a similar dish I had in Beaumont, TX.

Provided by FLOWERFROGGIRL

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup lime juice
½ cup cheap beer
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 ounces processed cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ chipotle pepper, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, stir together 1/4 cup of lime juice and beer. Place fish in the dish, and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a roasting rack with cooking spray, and place over a baking sheet.
  • Rinse fish with cold water, and pat dry. Discard the marinade. In one dish, stir together the cornmeal, tortilla chip crumbs, salt and pepper. In another dish, stir together 2 tablespoons of lime juice and canola oil. Dip fillets into the lime and oil, then into the cornmeal mixture to coat. Place the fish onto the roasting rack.
  • Bake fish for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork. While the fish is baking, combine the processed cheese, chili powder, cumin, and chipotle pepper in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Place fish onto serving plates, and spoon the cheese sauce over them. Top with a sprinkling of cilantro leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 795.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Sk Foysal
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Ciara Craigens
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This recipe is a great way to introduce kids to fish. The queso sauce is mild and creamy and the catfish is flaky and mild.


Mudasir Jan
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook catfish and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Matthew Bass
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of fish you like and you can adjust the spiciness of the queso sauce to your own taste.


Prashna Singh
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover catfish. It's also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Sojib dhali
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the queso sauce is always creamy and flavorful.


Janita Viljoen
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This queso catfish recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Gau Gurung
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The catfish was a little dry and the queso sauce was too runny. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Raj Danuwar
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This recipe was a disaster. The catfish was overcooked and the queso sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Qari Ilyas
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The fish was mild and flaky, and the queso sauce was rich and flavorful.


Farhana Yasmin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish was cooked to perfection. The queso sauce was delicious, but I added a bit more cheese to make it even cheesier.


Shuvo Parves
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I followed the recipe exactly and the catfish turned out great. The queso sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I'll reduce the amount of cayenne pepper next time.


Iskan Iskan
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This queso catfish recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the queso sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.