Lemon Butter Curry Catfish Recipe

A quick and easy recipe for delicious Lemon Butter Curry Catfish! This recipe, inspired by a catfish farm legacy, delivers tender, flaky catfish fillets infused with aromatic curry and zesty lemon. The buttery rice complements the fish perfectly, creating a mouthwatering dish ready in under 40 minutes. A budget-friendly meal that's bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 533.9 kcal
Protein 75g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Butter Curry Catfish

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How to Make Lemon Butter Curry Catfish

  1. Rinse 1 pound of catfish fillets and pat them completely dry. Cut the fillets into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  2. Arrange the catfish pieces in a well-greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 cup of long-grain rice, 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, and 1 tablespoon of curry powder. Spread this mixture evenly over the catfish in the baking dish.
  4. Top the rice and fish with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and arrange 4-6 thin lemon slices over the top. Dot the lemon slices with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-35 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. During the last few minutes of baking, uncover the dish to allow any excess moisture to evaporate.
  7. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

56g

Carbs

9g