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06/25/2011 National Catfish Day Cornmeal Crusted Catfish

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Recipe Introduction

Did you know that President Reagan issued a Presidential Proclamation in 1987 that issued today as National Catfish Day? Catfish are 99% farm-raised and are one of the highest volume of finned fish consumed in the United States. Today, we celebrate catfish and their growing popularity in America. This delectable fish can be prepared in numerous ways and is low in calories, so don't go through the day without at least trying a sample! Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 06/25/2011 National Catfish Day Cornmeal Crusted Catfish



Cornmeal Crusted Catfish


• 3 slices bacon
• 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets


Recipe



Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; reserve 2 teaspoons drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; reserve for another use.

Combine cornmeal, seasoning, and salt in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.

Heat reserved drippings in pan over medium-high heat. Add fillets; cook 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.

• Calories: 277
• Calories from fat: 45%
• Fat: 13.7g
• Saturated fat: 3.4g
• Monounsaturated fat: 6.9g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 2.3g
• Protein: 27.5g
• Carbohydrate: 8.9g
• Fiber: 0.9g
• Cholesterol: 93mg
• Iron: 1.6mg
• Sodium: 412mg
• Calcium: 13mg