Pan-Seared Catfish with Mustard-Dill Sauce
A delightful dish of pan-seared catfish fillets topped with a flavorful mustard-dill sauce.
Ingredients
| 1 | lb catfish fillet, thawed if frozen |
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| 3/4 | teaspoon lemon pepper |
| 1 | tablespoon butter or margarine |
| 1 | medium shallot, sliced |
| 2 | teaspoons mustard seeds |
| 2/3 | cup chicken broth |
| 1 | teaspoon Dijon mustard |
| 3 1/2 | teaspoons cornstarch |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh dill |
| 1 | tablespoon lemon juice |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2. | Prepare a shallow baking dish by coating it with nonstick cooking spray. |
| 3. | Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. |
| 4. | Sprinkle the fillets with lemon pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish. |
| 5. | Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. |
| 6. | Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. |
| 7. | Add the sliced shallot and mustard seeds, and cook and stir for 2 minutes. |
| 8. | In a small bowl, stir together the Dijon mustard and cornstarch with the chicken broth. |
| 9. | Add the broth mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring, until thickened. |
| 10. | Stir in the chopped fresh dill, then drizzle the sauce over the baked catfish fillets and serve. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 184.9 kcal |
| Protein | 18.5 g |
| Fat | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g |
Published on Jul 23, 2024 by Luminița