Cornmeal Catfish Fingers

Name: Cornmeal Catfish Fingers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps expeller-pressed canola oil; 567 grams catfish fillets, cut into thick strips; 6 Tbsps grind yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoons dried thyme; 4 servings Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 servings Lemon wedges; 1 Tbsp pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika) or paprika

The recipe Cornmeal Catfish Fingers could satisfy your Southern craving in approximately 45 minutes. This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 263 calories, 25g of protein, and 12g of fat. A couple people really liked this main course. Head to the store and pick up expeller-pressed canolan oil, catfish fillets, medium-grind cornmeal, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornmeal you could follow this main course with the Cornmeal Pie as a dessert.

Instructions

In a wide, shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, pimentn, thyme, salt and pepper. Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture, turning to coat evenly.

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Salt And Pepper

Cornmeal

Catfish

Thyme

Heat oil in a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, arrange catfish in the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes total.

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Catfish

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Transfer to plates as done and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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Lemon Wedge

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Servings:

2Tbsps

expeller-pressed canola oil 567grams

catfish fillets, cut into thick strips 6Tbsps

grind yellow cornmeal 1teaspoons

dried thyme 4servings

Salt and ground black pepper to taste 4servings

Lemon wedges 1Tbsp

pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika) or paprika

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner, Pinot Noir

Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Catfish. Fish is as diverse as wine, so it's hard to pick wines that go with every fish. A crisp white wine, such as a pinot grigio or Grüner Veltliner, will suit any delicately flavored white fish. Meaty, strongly flavored fish such as salmon and tuna can even handle a light red wine, such as a pinot noir. The Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 26 dollars per bottle.