Southern-Style Oven-Fried Catfish

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I have served this to many a friend from the South, and it is always a winner!

close up view of Southern-Style Oven-Fried Catfish served with corn salsa and a lemon wedge on an orange plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into serving pieces

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or water

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.

  2. Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.

  3. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.

Cook’s Note

Serve with coleslaw and oven-baked French fries, and you'll have a healthy, tasty meal!

Editor's Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

139 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
17g Fat
30g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 434mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 679mg 14%

* 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.