Catfish Lafitte Recipe

Name: Catfish Lafitte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper, divided; 4 catfish fillets(about 1 1/2 pounds); Vegetable oil; 12 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup vermouth; 2 cups whipping cream; 1/4 cup chopped green onions, divided; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 very thin cooked ham slices, cut into strips; Garnish: lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper, divided
4 catfish fillets(about 1 1/2 pounds)
Vegetable oil
12 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup vermouth
2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 very thin cooked ham slices, cut into strips
Garnish: lemon wedges

1
Whisk together eggs and milk.
2
Combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge again in flour mixture.
3
Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360u00b0. Fry fillets 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
4
Peel shrimp, and remove veins,if desired.
5
Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and minced garlic, and cook, stirring often, until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp, reserving drippings in skillet.
6
Stir vermouth into reserved pan drippings; bring mixture to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Add whipping cream, 2 tablespoons green onions, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1 to 2 teaspoons ground red pepper; cook, stirring often, 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
7
Place catfish on a serving plate; drizzle with sauce. Top with shrimp and ham; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons green onions, and garnish, if desired.

1204

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Catfish Lafitte falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Catfish Lafitte

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