Arugula Salad with Crispy Catfish, Asparagus & Apple – TCI

Arugula Salad with Crispy Catfish, Asparagus & Apple

Serving Size: 2

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What you’ll need:

  • 2 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets, cut into chunks
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • Canola oil
  • SALAD:
  • 1 container baby arugula
  • 1 cup asparagus, steamed and chopped into 2-inch lengths
  • 1 Pink Lady apple, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup grated extra sharp white cheddar cheese
  • VINAIGRETTE
  • Cuvée champagne vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 oz. clam juice
  • Garlic cloves
  • 1 oz. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Honey to taste

How to prepare:

Preheat canola oil in deep fryer to 365°F.

Combine buttermilk and eggs in a shallow bowl.

Season Catfish with salt and pepper.

Dust Catfish with flour, then dip into egg mixture. Then coat with Panko bread crumbs.

Place breaded Catfish into deep fryer and cook for 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Place champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, clam juice and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth.

Slowly add olive oil into blender while it’s on, until smooth consistency is reached.

Season with salt, pepper and honey to taste. Let Catfish cool slightly before placing with salad.