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Stuffed Catfish
Ingredients
Fish:
4 farm-raised catfish fillets, fresh or frozen and thawed, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Stuffing:
1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons light cream cheese
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices bacon
Preparation
- Season fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Sprinkle fish with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- In a bowl, combine bread crumbs with cream cheese, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, celery, onion, parsley, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Divide stuffing into 4 portions.
- Place 1 portion of stuffing on end of each fillet.
- Roll fish fillets around stuffing.
- Fry bacon until cooked, but not crispy.
- Wrap 2 slices of bacon around each catfish fillet.
- Use toothpicks to secure rolls.
- Place catfish rolls in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when pricked with a fork.
- Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Serves 4.
Tip
None
Notes
This meal is fast and easy.
