Layered Catfish Dip

Description Edit

A Catfish recipe.

Ingredients Edit

• 3 cups water
• 1 pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• dash of garlic salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 x 22-ounce bottle chili sauce
• crackers for serving
• for garnish: parsley sprigs

Directions Edit

1. Bring water to a boil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add catfish fillets and return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and gently simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
4. Using a slotted spatula, remove fillets from water and place on a plate to cool slightly.
5. Flake catfish; set aside.
6. Stir cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and garlic salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
7. Stir in chopped onion.
8. To assemble dip, spread the cream cheese mixture over a 12-inch plate or shallow serving bowl.
9. Spread chili sauce over the cream cheese layer.
10. Top with the flaked catfish.
11. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve with crackers.