Catfish Meuniere
Delight your taste buds with the bold flavors of Catfish Meuniere, a Southern-inspired classic that's both simple and elegant. This quick and easy recipe features tender catfish fillets lightly dredged in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture, then pan-fried to golden perfection in a luscious blend of butter and olive oil. A rich, zesty lemon-butter sauce elevates the dish, complementing the fish's delicate texture with tangy, buttery goodness. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with vibrant lemon wedges, this dish is ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for a special dinner or a speedy weeknight meal. Bring a taste of New Orleans to your table with this savory, melt-in-your-mouth delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces catfish fillets
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. Mix well.
Dredge each catfish fillet in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Place the catfish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Transfer the cooked catfish to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir constantly until the butter turns a light golden brown color.
Add the lemon juice to the butter, whisking until well combined. Be careful as it may splatter slightly.
Pour the lemon-butter sauce over the cooked catfish fillets.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.7 g | 249% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 2579 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 81.4 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1450 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
