Catfish Lafitte Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 large eggs 1 c. milk 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 t. salt, divided 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 t. ground red pepper, divided 4 catfish filets, about 1 1/2 pounds vegetable oil 12 unpeeled, large fresh shrimp 1 T. butter 2 t. minced garlic 1/4 c. vermouth 2 c. whipping cream 1/4 c. green onions, divided 2 t. lemon juice 2 very thin cooked ham slices, cut into strips Garnish with lemon wedges
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Directions:1. Combine eggs and milk and blend well. 2. Combine flour, 1 t. salt, and 1/2 t. ground red pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge again in flour mixture. 3. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to about 360º. Fry fillets 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels. Keep warm. 4. Peel and devein fresh shrimp 5. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add shrimp and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp, reserving drippings in skillet. 6.Stir vermouth into reserved drippings; bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Add whipping cream, 2 T. green onions, lemon juice, remaining 11/4 t. salt, and 1 to 2 t. ground red pepper; cook stirring often, 12 to 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. 7. Place catfish on a serving plate; drizzle with sauce. Top with shrimp and ham; sprinkle with remaining 2 T. green onions. Garnish, if desired |
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Notes: This is novelist John Grisham's favorite catfish recipe. John was Pawpaw Riser's partner's, BB Smith, college roommate.
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