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There are hundreds of ways to incorporate our gourmet catfish into meals. There’s nothing better than having an incredible meal with a table full of friends and family. After all, the family dinner table has always been a place of fellowship, friendship, and, well, food lovers in general.
Whether it’s appetizers, soups, or entrees, we love catfish and we believe you will, too. You will enjoy our pond-raised catfish for its fresh, light taste and versatility, not to mention its low fat, calorie, and cholesterol content. Our catfish fillets are rich in protein and other nutrients to round out a good healthy meal.
We are happy to share these catfish rich recipes. Bon appetit!
Cat Cora's Coconut Catfish with Plum Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Plum Dipping Sauce
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 teaspoons red chili flakes
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 fresh red chili peppers, seeded and sliced
1 cup whole canned tomatoes with juice
12 ounces red plum jam
1 cup apple cider (to thin sauce)
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
Catfish
½-pound bag unsweetened coconut
1 cup bread crumbs
1 pound Catfish cut into strips
2 cups all purpose flour
4 eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Vegetable oil for frying
5 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 teaspoons red chili flakes
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
2 fresh red chili peppers, seeded and sliced
1 cup whole canned tomatoes with juice
12 ounces red plum jam
1 cup apple cider (to thin sauce)
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
Catfish
½-pound bag unsweetened coconut
1 cup bread crumbs
1 pound Catfish cut into strips
2 cups all purpose flour
4 eggs beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Step 1. Combine the first 7 ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend to a smooth consistency. This will take several minutes and require stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides.
Step 2. Place the red plum jam in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Thin the melted jam with apple cider to desired consistency. Pour the blended ingredients into saucepan.
Step 3. While stirring, allow mixture to come to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 more minutes. Stir in the chopped scallions.
Step 4. Mix the coconut and bread crumbs together. Dredge the catfish strips in flour, dip in the egg wash, then coat the catfish strips in the coconut/bread crumb mixture.
Step 5. Heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees in a deep-fry pan. Cook the catfish until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
Step 6. Serve catfish with plum dipping sauce on the side.
Step 2. Place the red plum jam in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Thin the melted jam with apple cider to desired consistency. Pour the blended ingredients into saucepan.
Step 3. While stirring, allow mixture to come to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 20 more minutes. Stir in the chopped scallions.
Step 4. Mix the coconut and bread crumbs together. Dredge the catfish strips in flour, dip in the egg wash, then coat the catfish strips in the coconut/bread crumb mixture.
Step 5. Heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees in a deep-fry pan. Cook the catfish until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.
Step 6. Serve catfish with plum dipping sauce on the side.