Southern Cornmeal-crusted Catfish with Crunchy Corn Relish
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 12 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Green Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Relish | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 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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- Crunchy Corn Relish:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob
- 1/4 cup minced red pepper
- 1/4 cup minced green onion
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- salt and pepper to taste
- Southern Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish:
- 4 4- to 6-ounce U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or plain, nonfat yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Directions
1. To make Crunchy Corn Relish: Melt butter in a large skillet. Add water and corn; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Stir in red pepper and cook for 1 additional minute. Add green onion, half-and-half, and salt and pepper to taste.
2. To make Southern Cornmeal Crusted Catfish: Stir together buttermilk or yogurt and hot sauce; brush on catfish and allow to marinate for 10 minutes. Coat catfish lightly with cornmeal and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When skillet is hot, sauté catfish about 3 minutes on each side, turning only once, until golden and crisp. Serve with relish. Makes 4 servings.