Spicy Fried Catfish With Lemon Cream
- 6 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs*
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 egg whites
- Vegetable cooking spray
- Garnishes: orange slices, parsley sprigs
- Sprinkle catfish evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Combine breadcrumbs, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk egg whites in a shallow bowl until frothy. Dip fillets in egg whites, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange fillets on a wire rack coated with cooking spray in an aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan. (Do not overlap fillets.) Lightly coat fillets evenly on both sides with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375u0b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until fish is golden brown. Serve with Lemon Cream. Garnish, if desired.
- *1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs may be substituted for panko breadcrumbs.
catfish fillets, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, garlic, ground red pepper, egg whites, vegetable cooking spray, orange slices
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spicy-fried-catfish-with-lemon-cream (may not work)