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Southern Cornmeal-crusted Catfish with Crunchy Corn Relish
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Southern Cornmeal-crusted Catfish with Crunchy Corn Relish

18 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

605
Calories
30g
Protein
35g
Fat
48g
Carbs

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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