Oven-Fried Catfish

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This oven-fried catfish recipe is a great alternative to pan-fried catfish. A combination of cornmeal and a variety of spices gives this recipe a savory kick in less than 30 minutes.

Submitted by Mrs Hermes
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon celery seed

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets

  • ½ cup skim milk

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a shallow dish. Dip catfish fillets in milk. Press into cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the prepared baking sheet. Coat tops of fillets with cooking spray until wet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until fillets easily flake with a fork, about 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207 Calories
9g Fat
11g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 459mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 19g 39%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 409mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.