Ranchero Catfish

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My husband loves the taste of Ranch tortilla chips. You don't have to use Ranch flavored tortilla chips. Play with different flavors and see what you like best! This is also healthier since you bake it, and clean up is a cinch---just wad up the foil and throw it away!

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
42 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 cup finely crushed ranch-flavored tortilla chips

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

  • 4 (8 ounce) fillets catfish, washed and patted dry

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cooking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.

  2. In a shallow dish, mix together crushed chips, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. In another bowl, mix egg and oil. Dip catfish in egg and oil mixture, then dredge in chips mixture. Place catfish on foil-lined baking sheet, and sprinkle any leftover chip mixture over the catfish.

  4. Bake in a preheated oven until catfish is flaky and white in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.

46 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

384 Calories
23g Fat
5g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 384
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 312mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 37g 74%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 709mg 15%

* 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.