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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Seafood » Breaded Catfish (bagre Apanado O A La Milanesa)

    Breaded Catfish (Bagre Apanado o A la Milanesa)

    Sep 15, 2009 · Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 12 Comments

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    Breaded Catfish (Bagre Apanado o A la Milanesa)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Main dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 1067 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 catfish fillets skins and bones removed rinsed and patted dry
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup bread crumbs

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder and cumin in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third dish add the bread crumbs.
    • Season the catfish with salt and pepper. Coat the fish fillets with the flour, dip in the eggs and dredge in the crumbs.
    • Drop carefully in the hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt and pepper.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1067kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 156gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 604mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 3368mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 661IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 6mg
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    There are many types of fish that we eat in Colombia that I haven’t found in the United States. Catfish, however, is very popular in both countries, so I am able to make some traditional Colombian catfish recipes.

    We make catfish it in many different ways. In addition to breaded, we sometimes fry a whole catfish or grill it using various types of sauces. Fish in Colombia is usually served with fried green plantains or yuca on the side. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Ben

      September 16, 2009 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      Would you believe me if I said I have never tried catfish before? I like milanesas de pollo y de res, so I bet I'd love this one too.

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    2. Sarah Naveen

      September 16, 2009 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      catfish looks so yummy Erica!!!
      I love everything with Fish!!!

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    3. Sophie

      September 16, 2009 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      A simpel but tasty dish! Yum!

      Reply
    4. Sarah Naveen

      September 16, 2009 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      Erica!!!
      I m really happy and excited to see your msg!!!!
      I would be 100% intreseted!!!!
      i m soo soo happy Girl!!!
      I would like to put my Prawn - Mango curry itself...if u are okie with that...
      Lemme know!!

      cheers!!!
      Sarah Naveen!!!!

      Reply
    5. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      September 16, 2009 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      The catfish looks delicious, great recipe!

      Reply
    6. nora@ffr

      September 16, 2009 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      this meal looks fantastically yummy!! 🙂

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    7. Gera @ SweetsFoods

      September 16, 2009 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      Love fish-milanesa and this is certainly so yummy 🙂

      Cheers!

      Gera

      Reply
    8. Velva

      September 16, 2009 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Catfish is very popular here in Tallahassee. This would be a simple and easy dish to prepare. As always, great blog post!

      Reply
    9. Felisha

      September 17, 2009 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Will have to try this, but since I am not a catfish fan, I will probably try it with tilapia. Hope it still tastes as good 😉

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    10. Erica

      September 25, 2009 at 8:47 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for visiting my blog 🙂

      Reply
    11. Karen

      February 19, 2014 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      I made this breaded fish tonight and it came out so yummy, another winner! I'm slowly cooking my way through your website and loving it. Everything I've tried has been a joy to cook. I appreciate how simply your recipes are written and use simple ingredients that even a novice cook like me can impress her Colombian bf. 🙂 He might take me to your hometown Medellin for vacation this year. I can't wait, will be my first time in South America.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        February 19, 2014 at 9:06 am

        5 stars
        Hi Karen, You are going to love Medellín 🙂

        Reply

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