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Catfish With Pecan Cream Cheese

I've used this recipe on a variety of both freshwater and saltwater fish. The key is to make sure that the fillets are thin enough to roll up without a struggle and thick enough to keep from tearing.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Catfish 1/4"-thk fillets - (6 to 10 oz ea) - skin removed
1 teaspoon 5mlCajun spice
2/3 cup 157mlCream cheese - softened
1 teaspoon 5mlFreshly-squeezed lemon juice
1   Green onion, white and green part - minced
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozRoasted pecans - chopped
2 tablespoons 30mlDry cornbread stuffing - smashed
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Season fillets with Cajun spice. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Lay fillets flat on surface. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over each fillet.

Starting at one end, roll each fillet snugly and secure with a wooden skewer. Sprinkle additional cornbread stuffing over top and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove skewer and serve.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Source:
The Sporting Chef with Scott Leysath at - http://www.sportingchef.com

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