Catfish Steaks

4 servings

20 minutes

Catfish steaks are a tender and juicy dish, perfect for fish lovers. Catfish, with its pleasant texture and mild flavor, undergoes an unusual preparation: it is soaked in a fragrant mixture of milk, salt, and honey. This process makes the meat even more tender and gives it a slight sweetness. Fried in a hot pan to an appetizing golden crust, the steaks reveal their rich flavor palette. Black pepper adds spicy notes to the dish. In European cuisine, this method of preparing fish is valued for its balanced flavors and simplicity of execution. Catfish steaks pair wonderfully with mashed potatoes, creating a harmonious and nutritious dish worthy of a festive dinner or cozy family lunch.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 521.2
• Proteins: 40.4g
• Fats: 33.5g
• Carbohydrates: 14g

Ingredients

• Catfish: 800 g
• Milk: 1 l
• Salt: 10 g
• Honey: 10 g
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Cut the catfish body into thick steaks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Catfish: 800 g

3. Mix milk with salt and honey.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 1 l
   • Salt: 10 g
   • Honey: 10 g

4. Place the fish in a deep dish and pour the milk mixture over it. Soak for 1.5 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Catfish: 800 g
   • Milk: 1 l
   • Salt: 10 g
   • Honey: 10 g

5. After soaking, dry the fish on paper towels.

   Required ingredients:

   • Catfish: 800 g

6. Heat a little vegetable oil in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

7. Place the steaks in the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.

   Required ingredients:

   • Catfish: 800 g

8. Add pepper to taste at the end.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

9. Serve catfish steaks with mashed potatoes.