Sesame Seed Catfish Fillets

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The sesame seeds and sesame oil in these catfish fillets imparts an appealing oriental flavor to them. The recipe is from the r.s.v.p. Section in a november 1986 issue of a bon appetit magazine. It was requested from orchids restaurant in cincinnati, ohio. Serve with rice and an oriental vegetable stir-fry.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Grease baking pan or spray with cooking spray.

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Mix crumbs , sesame seeds and parsley on large plate.

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Mix flour , salt and pepper on another plate.

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Dip fillets in flour , then egg.

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Roll in breadcrumbs , coating completely.

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Heat vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in large skillet over high heat.

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Add fish in batches and cook 1 minute on each side.

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Drain on paper towels and transfer to prepared pan.

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Bake until fish is just opaque , about 10 minutes.

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Transfer to heated plates.

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Heat remaining sesame oil in small saucepan until almost smoking.

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Pour over fish and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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fresh breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, salt & freshly ground black pepper, catfish fillets, eggs, vegetable oil, oriental sesame oil