Creole Catfish Cakes Recipe

Name: Creole Catfish Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds catfish fillets; 1/3 cup butter or margarine; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup minced green onions; 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds catfish fillets
1/3 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Place fillets on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
2
Broil 5 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake fillets in a large bowl; set aside.
3
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute; gradually add milk, and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 8 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.Stir in salt, pepper, and mustard. Pour over fish.
4
Stir in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and next 3 ingredients; cover and chill at least 1 hour. Shape mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into patties, and coat with remaining 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
5
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet; fry patties in batches 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned, adding oil and butter as needed. Serve with tartar sauce.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds catfish fillets, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups milk, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creole Catfish Cakes

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