Baked catfish fillets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Catfish is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and sauces. Baking catfish fillets is a healthy way to cook them, as it requires little oil and allows the natural flavors of the fish to shine through. This article will provide you with a few tips and tricks for baking catfish fillets to perfection, as well as some delicious recipes to try.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED CATFISH FILLETS
These are sooo yummy! They taste almost like fried catfish because of the cornmeal, and come out nice and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The ranch dressing adds a real zing, too!
Provided by Christina P.
Categories Catfish
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Whisk wet ingredients together in a bowl and combine dry ingredients on a piece of wax paper.
- Spray a glass baking dish with Pam or olive oil.
- Rinse catfish in cool water and DRY THOROUGHLY with paper towels.
- Dip each catfish fillet in wet ingredients and dredge in breading to coat. Just a nice, light covering is enough. Don't try to completely cover in breading.
- Place catfish fillets in glass baking dish & refrigerate for 10 minutes. This step, plus making sure the fillets are very dry before dipping in the egg will help the breading stick to the fish and NOT the pan!
- Bake at 425 for 10 to 12 minutes per side.
- Serve with lemon wedges for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 327, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 29.1
BAKED CATFISH FILLETS WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Catfish Fillets with Horseradish Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BonnieZ
Categories Catfish
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Arrange fish on baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice.
- In small bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Fold in sour cream, onion, garlic, mustard and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
- Spoon some of mixture on top of each fillet.
- Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until fish is opaque or skewer glides easily through flesh.
- Meanwhile in small saucepan melt butter.
- Blend in flour until smooth.
- Stir in milk, hourseradish and remaining 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Serve over fish.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest catfish fillets possible. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Season the catfish fillets liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
- Dredge the catfish fillets in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, and paprika. This coating will help to create a crispy crust on the fish.
- Pan-fry the catfish fillets in hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, or the fish will not cook evenly.
- Serve the catfish fillets with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, cole slaw, or hush puppies.
Conclusion:
Baked catfish fillets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This versatile fish can be paired with a variety of sides, making it a great option for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elegant dish for a special occasion, baked catfish fillets are sure to please everyone at the table.
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