Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsGlenwood Grill & GLENWOOD Grill AnnexCrispy Cajun Catfish Recipe

Crispy Cajun Catfish Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Two 4 oz. Filet mignon, parsnip potatoes, parmesan fried oysters, bearnaise sauce, cabernet veal reduction.

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Ingredients

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Catfish

Parsnip Potatoes

Parmesan Fried Oysters

Cabernet Veal Reduction

Method

Catfish Preparation

  1. 1

    Coat Catfish

    In a bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, cornmeal, and flour. Dip catfish fillets in eggs, then coat with the mixture.

  2. 2

    Fry Catfish

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the catfish for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Parsnip Potatoes

  1. 3

    Prepare Parsnips

    Peel and chop parsnips, then boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Mash Parsnips

    Drain and mash parsnips with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Parmesan Fried Oysters

  1. 5

    Prepare Oysters

    Shuck oysters and set aside. In one bowl, whisk an egg. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

  2. 6

    Coat and Fry Oysters

    Dip oysters in egg, then in breadcrumb mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Bearnaise Sauce

  1. 7

    Make reduction

    In a saucepan, combine white wine vinegar, shallots, and tarragon. Simmer until reduced. Strain and cool.

  2. 8

    Whisk Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with the reduction. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Cabernet Veal Reduction

  1. 9

    Prepare Reduction

    In a saucepan, combine veal stock and cabernet. Add shallots and simmer until reduced by half. Stir in butter before serving.

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