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  Blackened Catfish Filets

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paprika • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • ¾ teaspoon white pepper • ¾ teaspoon black pepper • ½ teaspoon dried thyme • ½ teaspoon dried oregano • Dash of salt • ½ cup melted butter • 4 Haring's Pride Catfish filets

Directions: Heat a large, cast iron skillet or heavy aluminum skillet over high heat for 10 minutes. Mix paprika,onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and salt in a small bowl. Place melted butter in a shallow dish. Dip filets in melted butter, then sprinkle with the seasoning mixture. Place filets, two at a time, in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until blackened and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serves 4.

Classic Fried Catfish

Ingredients: 1 Lb. Haring's Pride Cajun Fish Fry Mix • 2.5 Lbs. Haring's Pride Catfish filets

Directions: Coat catfish with Fish Fry mix, shaking off the excess. Fill deep pot half full with peanut oil and heat to 350° F. Add the catfish in a single layer and fry until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.Remove and drain on paper towels. Serves 4.

Grilled Catfish Filets

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil • ¼ cup lime juice • 1 cup Chardonay wine • 2 tablespoons dry mustard • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 2 teaspoons pepper • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 pound Haring's Pride Catfish filets

Directions: Prepare a grill or preheat a broiler. Mix olive oil, lime juice, wine, mustard, chili powder, pepper, cilantro and salt in a medium bowl. Transfer half the marinade mixture to another bowl to use for basting catfish. Add the catfish to the first bowl and marinate for 15 minutes. Drain filets and discard used marinade. Place filets on an oiled grill rack or broiler pan rack. Grill or broil 4 inches from the heat source, basting with the extra bowl of marinade, for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serves 4.

South Western Pan-Fried Catfish

Ingredients: ¼ Cup all-purpose flour • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 Haring's Pride Catfish filets • Pinch of chili powder • ¼ cup clarified butter or canola oil • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic • ¼ cup white wine • ¼ cup chopped green chili peppers • 1 tablespoon finely chopped tomato • ½ tablespoon butter or margarine • ½ tablespoon chopped green onion

Directions: Place flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Lightly coat catfish filets with seasoned flour. Set aside on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Dust filets with chili powder. Heat clarified butter or canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until lightly browned. Place catfish filets in pan and cook over medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Turn filets over and cook 1 minute more. Add wine, chili peppers, tomato, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and cook until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place filets on serving plates. Add butter and green onion to sauce in a skillet. Stir until blended and pour over catfish. Serves 2.

Ranchero Catfish

Ingredients: Haring's Pride Catfish filets • 1 Cup Finely Crushed Tortilla Chips • ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder • 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil • 1 Cup Salsa

Directions: Preheat oven to 450º F. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Cut each filet in half. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Mix crushed tortilla chips and chili powder in a shallow dish. Mix lime juice and oil in another shallow dish. Dip the catfish in the lime mixture, then immediately dredge in the seasoned tortilla crumbs to coat. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle catfish with any remaining tortilla crumbs. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp and golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Warm salsa in a small sauce pan over low heat. Arrange catfish on serving plates and spoon salsa across the center.


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