Seared Catfish Creole Recipe
Ingredients
This recipe yields 8 servings. Ingredient quantities automatically adjust with scaling, but cooking times and preparation steps remain consistent. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly.
- 4 whole catfish, cleaned with head and tail removed
- 1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
Directions
- Pat the catfish dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Evenly coat each fish with a layer of yellow mustard, covering all sides.
- Pour the cracked black pepper onto a plate. Press the mustard-coated fish into the pepper so it adheres well.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
- Carefully place the catfish in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 331
- Total Fat: 24g (31% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 7g (35% DV)
- Cholesterol: 100mg (33% DV)
- Sodium: 326mg (14% DV)
- Total Carbohydrate: 3g (1% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 1g (5% DV)
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 26g (52% DV)
- Vitamin C: 2mg (2% DV)
- Calcium: 37mg (3% DV)
- Iron: 2mg (13% DV)
- Potassium: 490mg (10% DV)
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Individual values may vary depending on your caloric needs. Nutrient information is based on available data and may not cover all ingredients.
Comments
Dorothy Lee
07/30/2023 01:20:01 PM
My husband originally rejected the idea of having mustard on our fish, but after I read him some reviews, he didn't object anymore. Once he took the first bite, he couldn't stop praising how delicious it was until he fell asleep. I switched out the pepper for Cajun seasoning and used fillets, which made the dish so easy to prepare and made my husband incredibly happy. I also loved it, so now I have a new favorite fish recipe.
Gregory Davis
07/14/2024 10:34:26 AM
We absolutely adored it and the prep was a breeze. We opted for stone ground mustard.
Nathan Green
09/06/2022 01:39:12 PM
Yes, I just made it really well. In addition, I cooked shredded white cabbage with carrots on the side.
Jerry Miller
10/10/2024 10:22:55 PM
I enhanced the flavor by incorporating a hint of cayenne pepper to the cracked pepper. The resulting heat was perfectly balanced, earning an enthusiastic response of "awesome."
Julie Garcia
10/28/2023 02:11:51 PM
I tried using Cajun seasoning as recommended by another reviewer, and my husband absolutely loved it!
Heather Roberts
02/06/2025 11:20:12 PM
I tried the Cajun seasoning and it was perfect. Just like others mentioned, the mustard flavor was unexpectedly delicious. This recipe has earned a permanent spot in my rotation.