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Roasted Catfish Basquaise
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Roasted Catfish Basquaise

14 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

449
Calories
29g
Protein
29g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bacon 1 slice cooked (8g) 43
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Celery Stalks 1 stalk (40g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 12 slices bacon
  • 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, lightly seasoned with pepper
  • 16 celery stalks
  • 2 medium leeks, trimmed
  • 1 bunch flat leaf parsley
  • 9 ounces extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 24 clams
  • 4 ounces white wine
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter
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Directions

1

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. With a kitchen mallet, pound bacon between sheets of plastic wrap until bacon is thin. Wrap each catfish fillet with 3 bacon slices. Set aside.

2

2. Peel celery and slice on bias (see Note) into 1/3-inch pieces. Set aside. Dice leeks into small pieces; soak in a container of cold water until dirt settles. With a slotted spoon, remove leeks from water. Reserve. Pull leaves from parsley and coarsely chop. Set aside wrapped in a moist paper towel.

3

3. In a medium skillet, warm 2 ounces olive oil over medium heat; add leeks. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add celery and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Reserve. To the same skillet, add shallots and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add clams and white wine. Cover and steam approximately 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove clams from shells; discard shells. Set skillet aside. Over high heat, add 2 ounces olive oil to a heavy oven-proof skillet. Gently place bacon-wrapped fillets in skillet and brown evenly by turning periodically. (Once the skillet is hot, reduce heat to medium.) Place skillet in preheated oven, and finish cooking fillets for 2-3 minutes.

4

4. Return clam-filled skillet to medium heat. Add butter, remaining 5 ounces olive oil, and chopped parsley. Heat until butter melts and clams are hot. Divide evenly among four plates. Top each with a catfish fillet. Spoon clams and accompanying sauce evenly around fish. Serves 4.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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