Potato Encrusted Catfish

Ingredients:
  • 2- 8oz catfish fillets
  • 2 oz. shredded russet potato
  • 1 oz. shredded sweet potato
  • 1/2 oz. shredded onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbl. canola oil
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup fish stock
  • 1 tbl. dijon mustard
  • 4 oz balsamic vinegar
  • Slices of lemons and limes for garnish

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By Geoff Corcoran

Preparation:
  • Season all sides of the catfish with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together the shredded sweet potato and russet potato.
  • Using both hands, squeeze the water out of the potatoes.
  • Add salt and pepper for seasoning.
  • Brush catfish with beaten egg and place the potato mixture on top of the fish.
  • Place oil in a medium sautee pan on medium heat.When pan is hot, place fish potato side down into the pan and sautee until potato side browns.T
  • Turn fish over and cook for approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from sautee pan to a backing sheet.
  • Place baking sheet in a 350 degree oven.
  • Cook fish for 12 minutes.
  • Reurn saautee pan to medium heat, add fish stock vinegar and mustard.
  • Cook for about 4 minutes.
  • Strain and serve with fish, use lemon and lime slices for garnish.

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