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
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.
  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.

Jul 23, 2024