Plantation-Style Catfish Fillets

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Creamy, cheesy catfish fillets served over a bed of spinach and rich tomato sauce.
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This plantation-style catfish recipe delivers a comforting, restaurant-quality experience right at home. The fillets are lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried until golden and crisp, then topped with a luxurious blend of sour cream, lemon, and garlic. Served over a warm bed of wilted spinach and crushed tomatoes, the dish offers a perfect balance of creamy richness and savory depth. The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty finish that ties all the flavors together. It’s an elegant yet simple meal that feels special enough for date night but is quick enough for a busy weeknight. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Plantation-Style Catfish Fillets

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 939.0

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This plantation-style catfish recipe delivers a comforting, restaurant-quality experience right at home. The fillets are lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried until golden and crisp, then topped with a luxurious blend of sour cream, lemon, and garlic. Served over a warm bed of wilted spinach and crushed tomatoes, the dish offers a perfect balance of creamy richness and savory depth. The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty finish that ties all the flavors together. It's an elegant yet simple meal that feels special enough for date night but is quick enough for a busy weeknight. Pair it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Directions

  1. Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Dredge the catfish fillets in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. Heat the vegetable shortening in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  6. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  7. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add the whole tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, breaking them up slightly with a spoon.
  9. Remove the tomato chunks with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the sauce in the skillet.
  10. Add the frozen spinach to the tomato sauce in the skillet and cook until heated through and wilted.
  11. In a small bowl, blend the sour cream, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  12. Spoon the spinach mixture onto serving plates or a platter.
  13. Arrange the cooked catfish fillets on top of the spinach.
  14. Spoon the sour cream mixture over the fillets.
  15. Top the fillets with the reserved tomato chunks.
  16. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
  17. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  18. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 939.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.9g63%
Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
Cholesterol 187.2mg63%
Sodium 993.1mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 100.3g34%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g122%
Sugars 9.3g
Protein 64.2g129%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: catfish, plantation style, creole, seafood, spinach, tomato sauce, sour cream, parmesan, comfort food, dinner, pan-fried, garlic, lemon, easy dinner, weeknight meal, fish fillets, creamy sauce, gluten-free option, low carb, keto friendly
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