Wild Catfish Fillets in Satsuma-Lemon Meunière Sauce
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 (6 to 8-ounce) wild Louisiana catfish fillets
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Acadiana Table Cajun Seasoning Blend, see recipe here
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup freshly peeled satsuma segments
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 lemon slices, seeds removed
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
Instructions
  1. Remove the fish from the package and trim any thin tail ends of the fillets so that they are of equal size and thickness. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow pan and stir in the Cajun seasoning. Lightly dust the fillets on all sides with the flour and shake off any excess.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and olive oil and bring to a sizzle. Add the fish and cook until browned on both sides. Remove and keep warm.
  3. With the remaining butter/oil in the skillet, place over medium-high heat, and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the pecans, rosemary, garlic, satsuma, lemon juice, and lemon slices. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook until the sauce reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Sample the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the catfish fillets back to the pan, and spoon over the sauce to coat. Let cook for 3 minutes longer and serve immediately.
Notes
Try to buy fillets of the same size and thickness for presentation and even cooking; if not, trim them before cooking. Don’t over-spice (Cajun seasoning or hot sauce) this dish; let the natural flavors of the herbs and citrus perfume the fish. Satsumas are seasonally available in Louisiana, so substitute mandarin or tangerine segments, if needed.
Recipe by Acadiana Table at https://acadianatable.com/?p=24402