Crunchy Catfish Burgers
Creole Potato Chips and Dill Pickle Spears
Ingredients
- 2 lb frozen catfish fillets, thawed and cubed
- 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp Dijon mustard, divided
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Creole seasoning
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 6 hamburger buns, split
- 6 leaves leaf lettuce
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Pulse fish and 1 Tbsp mustard in a food processor until chunky. Spoon into a large bowl. Add panko, Creole seasoning, and onions. Shape mixture into 6 patties. Place on a lightly greased wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Beat eggs lightly in a bowl. Place cornmeal mix in a second bowl. Dip patties in egg; dredge in cornmeal mix, pressing gently to adhere.
- Cook patties, in 2 batches, in 2 Tbsp hot oil per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned on both sides. Return patties to wire rack, and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
- Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 2 tsp mustard. Spread mixture on cut side of buns. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce and tomatoes.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8.5-oz) pkg kettle-cooked potato chips
- 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning
- 1 (24-oz) jar dill pickle spears
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread chips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until hot and shiny.
- Sprinkle with Creole seasoning; toss. Serve with sandwiches and pickles.
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