Cornmeal Crusted Catfish
You’ll need:
- ½ cup cornmeal, yellow
- ¼ cup crushed pecans
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons minced onions
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
- 1 pound catfish fillets
- Cooking spray
Here’s what you do:
- In small bowl, mix together cornmeal, pecans, paprika, garlic powder, onion, pepper and salt.
- Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Pour in cornmeal mixture. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until cornmeal begins to brown. Transfer to platter and set aside.
- In small bowl or cup, mix together mayonnaise and preserves. Brush on both sides of catfish fillets. Dredge fillets in toasted cornmeal mixture.
- Coat medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat until hot. Reduce to medium heat. Add fillets. Cook until browned.
- Carefully turn and brown other side until cooked through.
Makes 4 servings