Best 7 Cajun Oven Fried Catfish Recipes

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Cajun oven fired catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This Southern classic is made with fresh catfish fillets that are coated in a flavorful Cajun spice blend and then baked in the oven until crispy and golden brown. The result is a succulent and flavorful fish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, Cajun oven fried catfish is a great choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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

Provided by carina

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 188.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

OVEN-FRIED CATFISH



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This recipe is a great alternative to pan-fried catfish. A combination of cornmeal and a variety of spices gives this recipe a savory kick in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Mrs. Hermes

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds catfish fillets
½ cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup skim milk
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Dip the catfish fillets in milk, then place them into the cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the greased baking sheet. Coat the tops of the fillets with cooking spray until wet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CAJUN OVEN-FRIED CATFISH



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Cajun seasoning, a blend of spices and flavorings that's traditionally used to prepare foods such as gumo and jambalaya, adds an inviting bite to this catfish

Provided by Messiejessie625

Categories     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon cajun creole seasoning
1 lb catfish, about 3/4-inch thick
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
lemon wedge, if desired
butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 cup skim milk
1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 egg white, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to position slightly above middle of oven. Heat oven to 500 degrees. Remove and discard skin from fish. Cut fish into 2x 1 1/2" pieces.
  • Mix buttermilk and egg white with fork. MIx cornmeal, bread crumbs, and cajun creole seasoning. Dip fish into buttermilk mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. Place in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2". Lightly spray cooking spray on fish.
  • Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 152.2, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 21.2

OVEN FRIED CATFISH



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This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you're looking for oven fried catfish that's a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ lb catfish fillets
¼ tsp each, salt & pepper
¼ cup cornmeal
¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
½ Tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ cup buttermilk ((milk, or 2 beaten eggs can also be used))

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick spray.
  • Season your catfish fillets with salt and pepper, then combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, and Cajun seasoning in a shallow baking dish.
  • Dip each filet in a bowl of buttermilk, then transfer it to the cornmeal mixture and coat both sides liberally. Once coated, place the fillets on your prepared baking sheet (*see note).
  • Bake until crispy and easily flaked with a fork, about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your filets. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAJUN FRIED CATFISH



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A yummy version of friend Catfish with a bit more zip than the typical recipes. If you like fried Catfish, I think you'll like this.

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 23m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs catfish fillets
1/2 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/4 cup Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 cups white cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 quart cooking oil (enough to deep fry the fish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oil in a deep fat fryer to 375°F.
  • Cut the fish into 2 to 3 ounce pieces.
  • Combine mustard, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cream, water, and wine in a large mixing bowl until well blended.
  • Put the white cornmeal in a food processor and blend at high speed for about 2 minutes; It will make the mixture much finer.
  • Pour the mixture into another large, dry mixing bowl and add the flour and remaining ingredients, except for the cooking oil.
  • Mix well together until well blended; coat the fish pieces in the mustard mixture, then roll the fish in the dry cornmeal/flour mixture.
  • Fry the fish in a deep fat fryer at 375°F; the fish should float to the top of the grease and turn a golden brown.
  • Remove from the fryer and drain on a stack of dry paper towels.
  • This makes awesome Po' Boy's or just plain old fish sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2135.2, Fat 177.8, SaturatedFat 26.5, Cholesterol 181.2, Sodium 1731.8, Carbohydrate 67.4, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 67.7

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:

  • Use fresh catfish fillets for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to coat the catfish fillets evenly in the buttermilk and cornmeal mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) before baking the catfish.
  • Bake the catfish fillets for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the catfish fillets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or remoulade.

Conclusion:

Cajun oven-fried catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The catfish fillets are coated in a flavorful buttermilk and cornmeal mixture and then baked in the oven until they are golden brown and cooked through. Serve the catfish fillets with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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