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Catfish la Fitte
Photo: Gregor Moser

Catfish la Fitte

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

1364
Calories
81g
Protein
60g
Fat
124g
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
Pork 100g cooked 242
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0
Vermouth 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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  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 12 shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 12 3 x 1/4 inch strips of ham
  • 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt (to taste)
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • Parsley sprigs and lemon wedges
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Directions

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1. Beat eggs and milk in a shallow dish. Mix flour, salt and cayenne pepper in another shallow dish or on a piece of wax paper. Dredge catfish fillets in flour mixture, then in egg mixture and again in flour. Set aside on a wax-paper lined baking sheet.

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2. Pour oil into a deep fryer or a large, deep skillet and heat to 360°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Place fillets, two at a time, in hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place on paper towels to drain.

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3. While catfish are frying prepare the sauce. Heat 1 tablespoon of the melted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and sauté until light pink on both sides; do not overcook. Stir in garlic, ham strips and vermouth. Mix in cream, half of the green onion, lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper; cook for 1 to 2 minutes to reduce cream. Remove from the heat and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.

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4. Place a catfish fillet on each serving plate and top with three shrimp pieces. Arrange ham strips to fill in gaps between shrimp. Spoon sauce onto catfish and sprinkle with remaining green onion. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs and serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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