1 pound catfish filets
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped red or green bell peppers
1 teaspoon dried Creole dressing
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 to 3 tablespoons oil
1. Poach catfish following directions in Poached Fish recipe in Fish & Shellfish
2. Place catfish in large bowl; break into small pieces with fork. Add cornmeal, baking powder, onions, bell pepper and Creole seasoning; mix well. In small bowl, combine buttermilk and egg; mix well. Add to catfish mixture; mix well.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil on griddle or in large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop catfish mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto hot griddle; flatten to form patty. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once during cooking. Add remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons oil as needed during cooking.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/5 of Recipe * Calories: 300 * Calories from Fat: 120 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 13 g 20% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 85 mg 28% * Sodium: 360 mg 15% * Total Carbohydrate: 25 g 8% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 20 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 10% * Calcium: 8% * Iron: 8% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/2 Fat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1/2 Fat