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 lbs catfish fillets; ⅓ cup butter or ⅓ cup margarine; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon dry mustard; 2 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided; 1 ½ cups diced red bell peppers; ½ cup minced green onion; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon margarine; 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 lbs catfish fillets
⅓ cup butter or ⅓ cup margarine
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
1 ½ cups diced red bell peppers
½ cup minced green onion
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 -2 tablespoon butter or 1 -2 tablespoon margarine
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Put fish fillets on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan.
2
Broil 5 inches from heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish is done (flakes easily with a fork).
3
Put fillets into a bowl; flake fish and set aside.
4
In a saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat.
5
Add in flour; stir with a whisk until smooth.
6
Cook and whisk constantly for 1 minute.
7
Gradually add in milk; cook and whisk constantly over medium heat for 8 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
8
Add in salt, pepper, and mustard; stir to combine.
9
Pour sauce over fish.
10
Add to the fish--1/2 cup breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, green onions, and hot sauce; stir all to combine.
11
Cover bowl and chill at least 1 hour.
12
Shape 1/4 cup mixture into a patty; repeat with remaining mixture.
13
Coat patties evenly with remaining breadcrumbs.
14
Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 1 tablespoon oil to a large skillet.
15
Fry patties (a few at a time) 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned; add butter and/or oil as needed.
16
Serve with tartar sauce, mustard sauce or anything that suits your fancy.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs catfish fillets, ⅓ cup butter or ⅓ cup margarine, ¾ 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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