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Lemon-Pepper Grilled Catfish
Photo: Gregor Moser

Lemon-Pepper Grilled Catfish

26 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

835
Calories
16g
Protein
32g
Fat
116g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 16 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0
Sauce 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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  • For the catfish marinade:
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
  • For the lemon-butter sauce:
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chopped shallot
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small cubes
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and white pepper
  • For the seasoned flour:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Generous pinch of each of the following:
  • Onion powder
  • Dried thyme
  • Dried basil
  • Dried oregano
  • Garlic powder
  • White pepper
  • Baking powder
  • For garnish: Lemon wedges and whole green onions
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Directions

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1. To marinate the catfish, purée lemon juice, green onions and olive oil in a blender. Pour marinade into a shallow dish and add salt and black pepper to taste. Add catfish fillets, turning to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for 12 to 24 hours to marinate.

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2. To prepare the lemon butter sauce, simmer wine and shallot in a small saucepan over medium heat until wine has evaporated. Add cream and simmer until reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Gradually whisk in cubes of butter, a few at a time, until sauce thickens and is thoroughly blended. Return pan very briefly to the heat to help incorporate butter, if necessary. Season to taste with lemon juice, salt and white pepper.

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3. Prepare a grill or preheat the broiler.

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4. To prepare the seasoned flour, mix flour, and the baking powder in a shallow dish or on a piece of wax paper. Drain excess marinade from fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly dredge catfish fillets in flour mixture.

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5. Place fillets on an oiled grill rack or broiler pan rack and grill or broil catfish about 4 inches from the heat source for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with lemon butter sauce and garnish with lemon wedges and green onions.

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