Recipe information
Yield
2 Servings
Ingredients
1
/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2
teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1
teaspoon grated lemon peel
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1
tablespoon vegetable oil
2
6-ounce catfish fillets
6
tablespoons whipping cream
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine cornmeal, thyme, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture.
Step 2
Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush fish on both sides with 1 tablespoon cream; coat on both sides with seasoning mixture in bowl. Add to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to 2 plates. Stir lemon juice into same skillet, scraping up browned bits. Stir in reserved 1 teaspoon seasoning mixture. Whisk in remaining 5 tablespoons cream. Boil until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fish.