Catfish fillet with basil and thyme

Catfish fillet with basil and thyme is a dish with a mild taste that is prepared quickly and easily. This aromatic combination will appeal to the whole family and will add a special spiciness to your lunch or dinner table.

What ingredients are needed for catfish fillet with basil and thyme

• Catfish fillet – 500 g
• Wheat flour (highest grade) - 1/4 cup
• Corn flour - 1/4 cup
• White ground pepper - 1/4 tsp. sh.
• Ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp. sh.
• Dried thyme - 1/2 tbsp. sh.
• Salt - 1/2 tbsp. sh.
• Dried basil - 1 a. sh.
• Vegetable oil – 5 tbsp.
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 g
• Parsley - 3 sprigs

How to make catfish fillet with basil and thyme

• Take the fillet, wash it well and cut it into pieces of about 5 cm.
• Pour sifted wheat and corn flour into a plastic bag or sealed box, add basil, thyme, white and black pepper and salt. Seal the container and shake vigorously a few times to mix the ingredients well.
• Add the catfish fillet pieces to the mixture, reseal the bag or box, and shake to evenly coat the fish with the spice mixture.
• Add vegetable oil to the heated pan and spread it evenly over the entire surface. On medium heat fry the fillet pieces on both sides until golden (6-8 minutes). During production, check the tenderness of the fillet with a fork - it should pierce easily.
• Place the fillet pieces on a plate, garnish with cherry tomato halves and fresh parsley. This dish goes well with rice, salad or grilled vegetables.

Tips

• Sauce: Various sauces are suitable for this dish, for example, more spicy (mustard, garlic) or milder (cream, cheese, mayonnaise).
• Garnish: Rice, vegetable salad or fried vegetables are great choices.
• Additional spices: You can add onion or garlic powder or your favorite fish seasoning to the mixture. You can adjust the amount of spices according to your taste.

Catfish fillet under a soft layer of potatoes and cheese

This recipe with a soft layer of potatoes and cheese will delight anyone who loves a juicy and aromatic fish dish. The potatoes become soft and fragrant, and the cheese crust gives the dish a perfect crunch.

what ingredients are needed for catfish fillet under a soft layer of potatoes and cheese

• Catfish fillet - 800 g
• Potatoes (green) - 8 pcs.
• Carrot (large) - 1 pc.
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Mayonnaise - 150 g
• Hard cheese - 150 g
• Spices (to taste, separately for fish and potatoes)
• Lemon juice - 2 tbsp. sh.
• Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. sh.

How to prepare a catfish fillet under a soft layer of potatoes and cheese

• Cut the fillet into pieces. Add salt and spices to the fish, add a bay leaf, sprinkle with lemon juice and vegetable oil. Mix well and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices. Sprinkle salt and spices on the potatoes. Spread half of the potato layer evenly on the bottom of a baking dish greased with vegetable oil.
• Place the marinated fillet on top of the potato layer.
• Place the onion cut into half rings on top of the fish.
• Spread the finely grated carrot evenly over the onion.
• Place the remaining potatoes on top of the carrots.
• Spread the potato layer evenly with mayonnaise. Put the baking form in an oven heated to 180 °C and bake for about 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, add a little water or broth to the baking dish to make the dish even juicier.
• Sprinkle the dish with grated hard cheese and bake for another 10-15 minutes until a golden crust forms.
• Remove the dish from the oven, let it cool slightly and serve