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Catfish Cakes

This recipes makes about 15 three ounce entree sized catfish cakes or 46 one ounce appetizer size catfish fritters
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2-1/2 pounds catfish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil- divided
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups crushed Keebler Club Crackers or similar store brand
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg-beaten
  • oil for sauteing or frying

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat your oven to 400 degres
  2. Line a baking tray with foil (for easy clean up) and spread the oil on the tray
  3. Place the catfish fillets on the tray in a single layer and season both sides of the fillets with old bay
  4. Bake the catfish for 8-10 minutes or until the fillets are cooked through
  5. While the catfish is cooking, dice the onion and bell pepper and saute in 1 tablespoon of oil for 5 minutes or until softened.
  6. Let the catfish and onion mixture cool for 30 minutes
  7. Break the catfish fillets into chunks and combine with sauteed onions and peppers as well as the cracker crumbs, mayonnaise and egg
  8. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the catfish cakes into patties. 3 ounce patties for entree size or 1 ounce balls for appetizer fritters
  9. Chill the catfish cakes in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour so they will hold together
  10. To saute 3 ounce catfish cakes-heat 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over a medium flame
  11. Saute the catfish cakes in batches 3-4 minutes per side
  12. Drain on paper towels
  13. For 1 ounce catfish fritters-
  14. Use a high sided pot- at least 6 inches high. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees
  15. Deep fry the 1 ounce catfish balls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown
  16. Drain on paper towels