Breaded Catfish Made Healthier With Whole Grain Bread Crumbs And Ground Cashews

Author: Heather Krasovec
Here is a recipe for a healthier take on catfish. We all love the traditional deep-fried version, but unfortunately deep-fried foods are not very good for us. This breaded version of catfish gets its crunchiness from a mixture of whole grain bread crumbs and ground cashews, which are much better for your health. The catfish still has a lot of great flavor, especially with the addition of a few key spices. Enjoy!

Ingredients
4 boneless catfish filets, weighing about 4 ounces each
1 extra large chicken egg
1 tablespoon of whole milk
3/4 cup of fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (you can buy these pre-made or use your food processor to make them from fresh bread)
1/4 cup of finely ground cashews (use your food processor or a heavy rolling-pin to grind the cashews)
1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of dried garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon of dried onion granules
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat your favorite toaster oven to 450 degrees F.
Put the chicken egg and whole milk into a shallow bowl or dish. Beat them until well combined and set the dish aside.
Put the whole grain bread crumbs, ground cashews, allspice, cumin, thyme, garlic, onion, paprika, salt and pepper in another shallow bowl or dish. Mix together well. Set aside.
Pat dry the catfish filets, then dunk them in the beaten egg mixture. Move the catfish filets to the whole grain bread crumb and cashew mixture and flip them over to coat both sides. Place the breaded catfish onto a parchment lined baking sheet that will fit into your toaster oven. Bake in your toaster oven until the fish is opaque throughout and the breading is golden brown; this should take about 10 minutes. Serve the breaded catfish with hot sauce.
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About the Author
Heather Krasovec, creator of Toaster Oven Reviews, uses her extensive experience in food based industries to help consumers make better choices when stocking their kitchens.