Recipes

[Catfish]

Hey guys ,

Thought we would start a thread and share some of our favorite fish recipes (small cats only =)) ... I will start it off with a dish I fixed my family tonight ... We will call it Catfish's catfish stir fry ...

I first fillet my cats and cut off all excess red streak - I usually accomplish getting most of that out by cutting my fillets in half and making a diagonal cut to cut out most of the red meat -- For those of you who do not do this , try it - I gaurantee a better tasting fish -- or your money back -- GRIN ,,,

I use several pots and pans while making my dish ... I start off with my largest pan - I put butter in the bottom to melt and butter in the bottom of a pan to cook the fish up ... I add vegetables - especially mushrooms - we like shrooms - to the large pan --You can cheat and buy stir fry premix at Wal-Mart -- It usually contains water chestnuts , carrots , some type of beans ect.... What you add is up to you ... I put this dish on low and add garlic salt and soy sauce to start locking in that flavor ..

Next I start cooking the fish --- This is done on Med , no breading -- I sprinkle Garlic salt and a splash of soy for flavoring ... When the fillets get close to done I chop them up into small pieces and after I ensure they are done ,,, add them to the big pan -- This is done over and over until I have my desired amount of fish .. ** NOTE: I keep a few pieces of fish non-chopped and serve them with the dish -- The fillets are great like this ... If you leave too much red meat on they become slimy though -- SO no red meat and it is awesome ..

In a pot I boil water to make some rice , most of us can follow the directions on a box just fine and the white rice is easy to make ...

After the rice gets going .. I crack a few eggs into a bowl add a little milk , stir and start to cook the in a pan -- just scrambled eggs here - nothing fancy -- I like to add some garlic salt - We are garlic salt freaks -- Once the eggs are done - Add them to the main pan ...

As soon as the rice is done and I have enough fish cooked -- I add everything to the main pan , I add enough soy sauce to turn all the rice a different color . I put the eye on high , stirring all the time , until I am satisfied all the excess moisture is gone ... You do want it moist -- Just not wet ... and it is ready to serve ,,,

Just a note here ... Be careful with your Garlic Salt -- It is easy to smother it , so not too much , however do not be shy -- A lot of it cooks ...

mmmmm,...... Good ....

[NightTrain]

Ya done went and stole my recipe Actually,my simplest and favorite one is to marinate in dijon mustard/honey mixture,refridgerate,dredge in House-Autry Seafood breader,deep fry...enjoy.Yours actually will be used at the NightTrain Loveshack & Fishcamp!!Thanks,bud.

[redneck]

Not fish recipes but "stuff that goes with it"

Dr Pepper Cake (we Texans are serious about our Dr Pepper)

Terlingua Soup

Mountain Dew Apple Dumplings

Poo Poo Pie

Easy Hushpuppies

Shiner Bock Beer Battered Catfish (we're serious about our shiner beer also)

Betty Newbies Hushpuppies

[NightTrain]

...sounds good.

[NightTrain]

....will try to post a couple every week.

[NightTrain]

1 1/2-2lbs.fish fillets(cut into 1" pieces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
vegatable oil
BATTER:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 egg(beaten)
1/4 teaspoon salt
SAUCE:
1 CAN(11 1/2 oz.)tomato juice
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegatable oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 tablespoon+1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed w/1/4 cup cold water

Heat oven to 175*.Sprinkle fish w/ salt,pepper,and ginger.Set aside.In deep fat fryer,heat 2" of oil to 375*.In med. mixing bowl,combine batter ingredients.Dip fish in batter to coat.In hot oil,fry fish,a few pieces at a time,for 3-4 min.,or until golden brown,turning over once.Drain on paper towel lined plate.Place in oven to keep warm.
In 1qt.saucepan,combine all sauce ingredients,except cornstarch mixture.Bring sauce mixture toa boil,over medium heat,stirring constantly.Stir cornstarch mixture into sauce mixture.Cook for 30 sec.to 1 min.,or until sauce isthickened and translucent,stirring constantly.Spoon sauce over fish.Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle evenly with chopped green onions,if desired.
Enjoy.

[NightTrain]

3 slices bacon
1 1/2-2LBS.Catfish fillets
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup thinly sliced celery
4 oz.fresh mushrooms(sliced)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
TOPPING:
2cups buttermilk baking mix
1cup milk

Heat oven to 400*.In 10in. skillet,cook baconover medium heat until brown and crispy.Drain on paper towel lined plate.Crumble bacon.In medium mixing bowl,combine bacon and remaining ingredients,except topping.Spray 13x9" baking dish with "Pam".Spoon fish and vegetable mixture evenly into prepared dish.Set aside.
In medium mixing bowl,combine topping ingredients.Spoon batterevenly over fish mixture,speading to edges.Bake for 30-35 min.,or until crust is golden brown.Enjoy.