Ranchero Catfish

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14

Tasty ranchero catfish with a crispy crust and bold flavor

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup finely crushed ranch-flavored tortilla chips
	1/2 teaspoon chili powder , or to taste
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon black pepper
	1 egg , beaten
	1 tablespoon cooking oil
	4 fillets catfish , washed and patted dry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

397

Sugar

Fat

21g

Ranchero catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend cookout. The crispy tortilla chip crust is a fun alternative to traditional fish breading, and the ranch seasoning gives the dish a bold flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. You can customize the spice level to your liking, and the recipe can be easily scaled up or down to feed a crowd. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	In a shallow dish, mix together the crushed tortilla chips, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2.	Dip each catfish fillet in the beaten egg, then coat evenly in the tortilla chip mixture.
3.	In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil on medium-high heat.
4.	Add the coated catfish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
5.	Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as rice, beans, or a salad.

PROS

This dish is a great way to add more seafood to your diet, as catfish is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

The crunchy ranch-flavored crust adds a new twist to plain old catfish, and can be adjusted to your desired spice level.

CONS

Frying the catfish in oil can make it higher in fat and calories than other cooking methods.

Also, some people may not enjoy the strong flavor of catfish, so it may not be a suitable dish for everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Catfish is a relatively low-fat, low-calorie protein source that can help promote heart and brain health.
Tortilla chips are also a good source of whole grain corn, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and improve digestion.