Bayou Fish Fillets Recipes

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER

A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Pan-Roasted Fish Fillets With Herb Butter image

Steps:

Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Ingredients

2 5- to 6-ounce fish fillets, like black bass, haddock, fluke, striped bass, tilefish, snapper or salmon, 1/2- to 1-inch thick
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme, tarragon, chives or another herb
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Lemon wedges

BAYOU STUFFED CATFISH WITH CAJUN BEURRE BLANC

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Bayou Stuffed Catfish with Cajun Beurre Blanc image

Steps:

Mix together crabmeat, cornbread, spinach, pine nuts, mustard and salt and pepper. Lay fish skin side up and top with 2 1/2 ounces stuffing. Roll tightly and refrigerate until set. Dredge in seasoned flour, dip in buttermilk, and roll through fish fry mix. Deep fry at 350 degrees F until light brown. Remove to sheet pan and finish in a preheated 350 degree F oven until temperature of 150 degrees F. Top with 1 1/2 ounces cajun beurre blanc and garnish with lemon.
In heavy saucepan, add all ingredients except butter and cream. Reduce the liquid over low heat. Add heavy cream and reduce by half. Slowly add butter, whipping continuously-alternating pan on and off flame. Strain and add seasoning.

Ingredients

1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
1 loaf 3 by 6 by 1-inch baked cornbread
1 cup cooked spinach,chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts,toasted
1 tablespoon creole mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 (6-ounce) boneless catfish fillets, skinned
1 cup seasoned flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups fish fry mix
Cajun beurre blanc (recipe follows)
Lemon, for garnish
1 1/2 cups white wine
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 fresh lemon, halved
2 shallots, minced
1 pound butter, cut in 1-inch pieces
I cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cracked
1 tablespoon blackened seasoning, see previous recipe

CRISPY FISH FILLETS

Even people who aren't sure if they love fish will love these crunchy fillets! Quick and easy!

Provided by Kimber

Categories Seafood Fish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Crispy Fish Fillets image

Steps:

In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, mustard, and salt; set aside. Place the potato flakes in another shallow dish.
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture. Dredge the fillets in the potato flakes, making sure to completely coat the fish. For extra crispy, dip into egg and potato flakes again.
Fry fish fillets in oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 136.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 655.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Ingredients

1 egg
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups instant mashed potato flakes
¼ cup oil for frying
4 (6 ounce) fillets sole