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The St. Lawrence Food Guide
Brown bullhead
Distribution of brown bullhead
Brown bullhead
Barbotte brune
Ameiurus nebulosus
Features and organoleptic qualities
The brown bullhead is a member of the catfish family because of its barbels or whiskers. Contrary to its appearance, the taste of its flesh is quite delicious. Those who have tasted its firm flesh have enjoyed it.
Nutritive value for idible serving of 180 grams
Nutrient Health symbol Content % DV
Protein (g) Health symbol 32 52
Vitamine D (IU) Health symbol 0
Iron (mg) Health symbol 1,17 10
Zing (mg) Health symbol 0,43 4
Selenium (mg) Health symbol 0,02 40
Iodine (mg) Health symbol 0,01 6
Sodium (mg) Health symbol 90
Potassium (mg) Health symbol 594 51
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA) (mg) Health symbol 762 > 100
Total fatty acids (g) Health symbol 6,7 10
Saturated fatty acids (g) Health symbol 1,7 7
Cholesterol (mg) Health symbol 137 46

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Creole brown bullhead

Ingredients:
8 fillets (~ 150-180 g/serving) Brown bullhead
125 ml (1/2 cup) Flour
30 ml (2 tbsp.) Vegetable oil (canola or olive)
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
175 ml (3/4 cup) White wine
350 ml (1 1/2 cup) Tomatoes, diced
125 ml (1/2 cup) Tomato sauce
500 ml (2 cup) Green peppers, diced
2 ml (1/2 tsp.) Tabasco
5 ml (1 tsp.) Worcestershire sauce
5 ml (1 tsp.) Sugar
2 ml (1/2 tsp.) Salt and pepper
5 ml (1 tsp.) Basil

Preparation:
Dredge the brown bullhead fillets with flour. In a frying pan, brown the onion and garlic in oil. Place this mixture in a baking dish and top with fillets. Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, green peppers and all seasoning. Spread this mixture evenly on the fillets. Bake at 400 ºF for 15-20 minutes. Serve with pilaf rice and sliced sauted portobello mushrooms.

Servings: 4

Source: Carole Blanchet, Québec

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