Corn Pudding with Herbs and Seared Catfish

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== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
=== Catfish ===
* 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* ½ pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into ⅓-inch cubes
=== Pudding ===
* 1 cup water
* ½ cup stone-ground cornmeal
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
* 2 tablespoons butter
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* ½ cup buttermilk
* 2 large eggs, separated
* ¼ cup diced pimento or roasted red pepper
* ¼ cup chopped green onions
* ½ cup fresh or thawed frozen corn
* 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
# Generously grease eight 5- to 6-ounce individual soufflé or custard cups.
# To prepare the catfish, combine Worcestershire, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper in a shallow dish.
# Add catfish fillet cubes, tossing to mix well.
# Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 or 3 hours to marinate.
# Heat a nonstick, medium skillet over medium-high heat.
# When the skillet is hot, add the catfish and marinade and stir until the marinade has evaporated and the catfish is nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes.
# Remove from the heat and set aside.
# To prepare the pudding, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
# Gradually sprinkle cornmeal into the boiling water, whisking constantly until the mixture returns to a boil and thickens.
# Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, butter, salt, pepper, buttermilk, egg yolks, pimento or red pepper, green onions, corn, basil and the catfish.
# Beat egg whites and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until they form soft peaks.
# Gently fold egg whites into the cornmeal mixture.
# Divide the mixture among the prepared cups.
# Bake 25 or 30 minutes or until puddings are set and well browned.
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Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Catfish Appetizers
Category:Cheddar Recipes
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