Best 3 Baked Cajun Catfish Recipes

Baked Cajun catfish is a delightful dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the tender, flaky texture of catfish. This dish is a popular choice for both casual and formal gatherings, and it can be easily prepared in your own kitchen. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and authentic baked Cajun catfish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

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This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika. -Jim Gales, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 catfish or tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CAJUN CATFISH

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This is our favorite way to serve catfish. I've made this with half of the spices at first. Then my family got older, I doubled the spices. -Wendy Stenman

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (8 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH DIJON

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Simple tasty baked fish recipe with that Cajun kick. Good for any flaky white fish fillets but catfish is the classic. Be careful how you mix the Dijon and the hot sauce, one overpowers the other or the two overpower the fish. I like to sprinkle some strong paprika (i.e. cayenne) at presentation for effect. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Provided by Doctor Greg

Categories Seafood Fish Catfish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds catfish fillets
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot chile oil
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Arrange the catfish in a shallow baking dish; season liberally with salt and pepper.
Spread onion slices over the fish.
Dot fish with butter.
Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Remove baking dish from oven.
Preheat the oven's broiler.
Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and hot chile oil together in a bowl.
Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the fish.
Return the fish to the oven and broil until the sauce is browned and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 149.6 mg, Fat 64.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 1163.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

Tips:

Use fresh catfish fillets. Fresh catfish fillets have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm texture. Avoid using frozen fillets, as they can be mushy and bland.
Season the catfish fillets well. Cajun seasoning is a good choice, as it adds a spicy, smoky flavor to the fish. You can also use other seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Dredge the catfish fillets in cornmeal. This will help to create a crispy coating on the fish.
Fry the catfish fillets in hot oil. This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the fish from becoming dry.
Serve the catfish fillets with your favorite dipping sauce. Remoulade sauce is a good choice, as it adds a creamy, tangy flavor to the fish.

Conclusion:

Baked Cajun catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The catfish fillets are seasoned with a flavorful Cajun seasoning and then baked in the oven until they are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Serve the catfish fillets with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!