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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 4
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Looking for a tasty seafood dinner? Then check out these delicious catfish cakes that are ready in 25 minutes.
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Feb 7, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. skinless catfish fillets
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Creole seasoning
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons oil

Steps

  • 1
    Sprinkle catfish fillets with salt and pepper; place in 13x9-inch (3-quart) microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with microwave-safe waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH for 5 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • 2
    With slotted spoon, remove fish from baking dish; place in large bowl. With fork, break fish into small pieces. Add cornmeal, baking powder, onions, bell pepper and Creole seasoning; mix well. In small bowl, combine buttermilk and egg; blend well. Add to catfish mixture; mix well.
  • 3
    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil on griddle or in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drop catfish mixture by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle; flatten to form 8 patties. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once. Add remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons oil as needed during cooking. If desired, serve catfish cakes with tartar or cocktail sauce.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Cajun seasoning is a bold mixture of celery, chiles, salt, red pepper, paprika, mustard, garlic and onion.
  • tip 2
    White or yellow cornmeal can be used in this recipe. We used yellow cornmeal for a bit more color.
  • tip 3
    Try another freshwater fish, such as perch or trout, for these fishcakes.
  • tip 4
    For Cajun Crab Cakes, Cajun Crab Cakes, use three 6-ounce cans of lump crabmeat in place of the fish. Drain the crabmeat well before use.
  • tip 5
    The catfish cake mixture also makes a great appetizer. Use rounded tablespoons to create bite-sized cakes.

Nutrition Information

310 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 24g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
510mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
2g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 3 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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