This catfish and potato pie is a traditional Colombian dish. Catfish or bagre is a popular fish in Colombia and we cook it in many different ways, this cake being one of them. I prepared it in individual servings this time for a little change as it in normally served in one larger baking dish. Any other type of white fish would work in place of the catfish and you can even add shrimp if you like, which makes for a delicious addition!
Ingredients
(4 servings)
4 (6oz) catfish fillets
6 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 fish bouillon tablet
4 tablespoons butter, plus more to grease the baking pans
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
2 beaten eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup bread crumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
Chives (For garnish)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
2. Greased 4 small baking dishes with butter .Set a side.
3. Cook the potatoes in salted water for about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. In a medium skillet melt the butter over medium high heat, sauté the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
5. Add the heavy cream, fish bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Let it cool and add the beaten eggs.
6. Season the fish fillets with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
7. To assemble: Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom of each baking dish. Add about 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream mixture on top. Place a fish fillet on top of the potatoes and top with another layer of potatoes and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream mixture. Sprinkle bread crumbs and parmesan cheese on top and bake for about 25 minutes or until cook. Garnish with fresh chives and serve.
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Sarah Naveen
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 8:55 AM:
oooh!!!!! Thats a wonderful combo…LOve it and wanna gobble up now!!!
Tangled Noodle
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 8:58 AM:
What a beautiful dish! I love catfish although it’s not as easy to find here in the Midwest as it is in the South. Still, that shouldn’t stop us from enjoying some version of pastel de bagre y papa.
anncoo
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 9:50 AM:
I love catfish and potato very much and this sounds great
KennyT
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 11:16 AM:
It’s a great dish for the chilling weather here in Hong Kong now!!!
Erica
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 1:13 PM:
Thank you guys for the comments!
Claudia Medeiros
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 1:33 PM:
Just stopping by and wishing you a wonderful weekend !
Kim
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 2:14 PM:
I love those casserole dishes!
Jhonny Walker
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 2:31 PM:
Oh lord!…catfish.. I once did a post on catfish. But this is mindblowing. You are super good…you know that..right?
Nat
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 4:31 PM:
I LOVE baked fish pie…and hardly ever see it anywhere though… or make it at home for that matter…this is so yummy looking… I have to try it…have to have to…have to !…
PS : I have joined you on twitter…did you see my note ?…
Simply Life
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 5:19 PM:
Oh this looks like the perfect comfort dish! I would love that for dinner right now! =)
Erica
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 5:45 PM:
Thank you everyone for taking the time to read my post
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie
on Nov 13th, 2009
@ 11:10 PM:
Such a delicious pie – great combo!
Barbara
on Nov 14th, 2009
@ 7:10 AM:
We can get catfish easily in Florida- I’ll have to try your baked pie…it looks delicious!
Oysterculture
on Nov 14th, 2009
@ 10:41 AM:
I’ve not cooked much with cat fish but you certainly have me tempted!
Erica
on Nov 14th, 2009
@ 11:54 AM:
Thank you everyone for visiting my site
Gloria
on Nov 14th, 2009
@ 3:56 PM:
Erika I love your blog. I enoyed! Erika anda a verme, soy de Chile, mi blog es en español e inglès, cariños
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Hummingbird Appetite
on Nov 14th, 2009
@ 6:03 PM:
I just want to take my spoon and dig in!
kisscali
on Nov 15th, 2009
@ 6:13 AM:
apuntando en el cuaderno de recetas , se ve delicioso , nunca lo comi asi solo en caldo , sancocho o empanado, mucha gracias por la receta ,un saludo
yasmeen
on Nov 16th, 2009
@ 11:09 AM:
Sounds like a yummy combo
the epicurean's market
on Nov 16th, 2009
@ 2:16 PM:
This looks so tasty! A nice spin to everyday cooking.
Erica
on Nov 22nd, 2009
@ 9:41 AM:
Thank you all for the wonderful comments!
Clara
on Mar 3rd, 2010
@ 9:34 AM:
I made this for a dinner party. It was very good.