Best 12 Baked Garlic Catfish Recipes

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Baked garlic catfish is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of catfish with the pungent taste of garlic. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The catfish is baked in a flavorful marinade of garlic, butter, lemon juice, and herbs, resulting in a tender and flaky fish with a crispy, golden-brown crust. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BAKED CATFISH WITH LEMON GARLIC BUTTER



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Provided by heartland-catfish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Heartland Catfish Fillets
¼ Cup of French Fried Onions
¼ Cup of Roasted Red Peppers, diced
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
2 Teaspoons of Roasted Garlic Seasoning
2 Tablespoons of Butter, cut into 4 equal parts
1 Lemon, halved
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • your oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2 Heartland Catfish fillets, frozen or thawed, on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • juice from half a lemon over the fillets. Place 2 pats of butter on each fillet. Top with minced garlic.
  • each fillet with roasted garlic seasoning, salt and pepper. Add diced roasted red peppers on top of each fillet.
  • fried onions onto each fillet. Top fillets with chopped parsley.
  • in pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes. Add 5 minutes to the cook time for frozen fillets.
  • with fresh parsley and sliced lemons.

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH



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Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this crispy and baked catfish recipe - a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound catfish, flounder or other delicate-texture fish fillets
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup French or ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
  • Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
  • Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 450 mg

BAKED CATFISH



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These golden baked catfish have the delicious crunch of batter-fried catfish without the extra calories or prep time. A dash of lemon juice or salsa complements the mild fish nicely. -Kay Bell, Palestine, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup crushed cornflakes
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, celery salt, onion powder, paprika and pepper. Brush the fish fillets with butter; coat with crumb mixture., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HERB BAKED CATFISH



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Catfish covered in a variety of herbs and butter sauce.

Provided by jordanw

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) fillets catfish fillets
2 tablespoons dried parsley
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange catfish fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine parsley, paprika, thyme, oregano, basil, and black pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle herb mixture over fish. Mix lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder in another bowl; drizzle butter mixture over fish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

G. GARVIN'S BAKED GEORGIA CATFISH RECIPE - (4.3/5)



G. Garvin's Baked Georgia Catfish Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by garciamoss

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 to 4 ounces cat fish filets, skinned
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all purpose flour
4 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoon Cajun spice

Steps:

  • Start by washing the fish, and place to the side on damp towel. In a large bowl combine all the seasonings with the flour. Place a large sauté pan on the flame and add two table spoons of oil- season the fish and dredge the fish into the flour and place in the oil and quickly sauté for one minute on both sides. Place the pan into then oven at 350°F for another seven to ten minutes until fish is baked to perfection.

DIJON MUSTARD BAKED CATFISH



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My fiancee and I love to fish for catfish and had been trying to come up with an alternative to fried fish. He came up with this FABULOUS baked catfish recipe! It was so yummy I was inspired to share it the same night! We paired it with corn on the cob and greens. If you are looking for a tasty recipe for baked fish, this is it!!

Provided by tashmaxx

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds catfish fillets
2 tablespoons seasoned salt (such as Season-All®)
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
½ cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 dashes hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season catfish fillets with seasoned salt. Mix orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; fry catfish in hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Spread mustard sauce on both sides of each fillet; drizzle remaining sauce over fish. Arrange bell pepper, onion, and garlic over fish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 113.4 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 2342.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH



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Serve up Crispy Baked Catfish with breadcrumb coating for a delicious dinner entrée this evening. Topped with fresh avocado slices and cucumber-lime salsa, each bite of this Crispy Baked Catfish dish is packed with flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Seasoned Panko Seasoned Coating Mix
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
3 catfish fillets (1-1/2 lb.), cut in half
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
juice from 1 lime
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup slivered red onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
1/2 avocado

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Combine coating mix, garlic powder and onion powder in medium bowl; stir in cheese.
  • Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Moisten fish with water. Add, 1 piece at a time, to coating mixture, turning to coat both sides of each fish piece with coating mixture. (Fish pieces will not be completely coated with coating mixture.) Place on prepared baking sheet. Top with any remaining coating mixture. Lightly press coating mixture into fish to secure.
  • Bake 20 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except avocado.
  • Cut avocado into 6 slices. Serve fish topped with cucumber mixture and avocados.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4940, Fat 398 g, SaturatedFat 57 g, TransFat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 25540 mg, Carbohydrate 283 g, Fiber 26 g, Sugar 200 g, Protein 37 g

BAKED GARLIC CATFISH



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Make and share this Baked Garlic Catfish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bugged out bird

Categories     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 catfish fillets
1 tablespoon of melted butter
1 tablespoon of minced garlic, more if you want
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 375°F.
  • Dredge filets in butter.
  • Dredge filets in bread crumbs.
  • Dredge filets in minced garlic; sprinkle with seasoning salt.
  • Spay small casserole dish add filets and bake covered with foil for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and broil for 3 or more minutes, depending on if ya want them crispier.
  • Good served with rice and veggie of your choice.

BAKED CATFISH IN SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (7 to 8-ounce) catfish fillets
2 ounces butter
4 ounces Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in an oval casserole dish. Melt butter in small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer about three minutes. Spoon sauce over fish and cook fish in 375 degree oven for about 10 to 12 minutes (or until done). Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

BAKED CATFISH



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 7- to 8-ounce catfish fillets
4 ounces butter
4 ounces dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Place fish in oval casserole dish. Melt 4 ounces butter in small sauce pan. Add wine and remaining ingredients, except the paprika. Simmer about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon over fish. Now sprinkle paprika over fish. Bake fish in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is done.

OVEN-BAKED LEMON CATFISH



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You can use about 1 tablespoon fresh dill in place of the dried if desired. I add in about 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture but that is optional. This is also good with other meaty fish fillets too! Double the recipe for more than 4 fillets.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 4 fillets

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
2 -4 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
4 large catfish fillets
1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more)
1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs (use fine breadcrumbs)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil then spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl mix the fine dry breadcrumbs with seasoned salt black pepper and cayenne.
  • In a bowl combine the mayo, buttermilk, lemon rind, lemon juice, dill and garlic until well combined.
  • Brush the fillets on both sides with the mayo mixture.
  • Coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the fillets into prepared baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with more seasoned salt and black pepper if desired.
  • Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 659.7, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5, Protein 34.5

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

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh catfish fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the catfish in the buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Use a combination of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese for a crispy coating.
  • Season the breadcrumb mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the catfish fillets to ensure it adheres well.
  • Bake the catfish fillets at a high temperature (400°F) for a short time (12-15 minutes) to ensure they cook through without drying out.
  • Serve the catfish fillets hot with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Baked garlic catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The catfish is tender and flaky, with a crispy coating that is full of flavor. The garlic butter sauce adds a rich and savory flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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