Best 11 Italian Catfish Fillets Recipes

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Italian cuisine is well-known for its diverse and flavorful dishes, and Italian catfish fillets are no exception. This dish combines the delicate taste of catfish with the bold flavors of Italian herbs and spices, creating a culinary experience that is both satisfying and memorable. If you're looking to spice up your next meal with a delicious and authentic Italian dish, look no further. This article will introduce you to the best recipe for Italian catfish fillets, ensuring a delicious and enjoyable meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CATFISH FILLETS



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Provided by kucook

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 ounce size) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1 teaspoon zesty Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons shredded Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour half of the sauce into an 11-inch x 7-inch x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange fish over sauce. Top with remaining sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork and cheese is melted.

FRIED CATFISH AND SPAGHETTI



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Spaghetti in a hearty tomato sauce accompanies this tender, flaky fish, coated in crisp cornmeal in this Southern dish. It's often paired with potato salad, and linked to the Deep South and the Midwest. But the recipe developer Millie Peartree grew up eating it in New York, where her mother, Millie Bell, who is from Savannah, Ga., would serve it as part of Friday night fish fries. This recipe calls for catfish, but whiting or flounder would also work well. Just make sure to look for a cornmeal that's not extra fine for the crispiest fish.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     pastas, seafood, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon yellow or Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 pounds catfish fillets, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips
6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground beef or turkey, or ground Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion (from 1 medium onion)
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1/2 medium pepper)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with their juices
1/4 cup low-sodium or unsalted chicken stock
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon basil leaves, chopped, plus more for serving
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt
1 pound dry spaghetti

Steps:

  • Marinate the catfish: In a medium bowl, mix together buttermilk, mustard, salt and pepper. Add the catfish strips, turning to coat each side, and place in the refrigerator to marinate as you prepare the sauce.
  • Prepare the pasta sauce: In a large pot set over medium-high, heat olive oil until it shimmers. Add ground meat, onion, green pepper, seasoned salt and black pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and cooked through and the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, stock, sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, basil and red-pepper flakes. Continue to simmer until sauce has thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
  • As pasta cooks, prepare the fish for frying: As sauce cooks, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high in a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet until it reaches 365 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
  • In a medium bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour and seafood seasoning. Add the fish to the mixture, a few strips at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly
  • Working in batches, fry fillets until golden brown, about 5 minutes, flipping occasionally with tongs. Avoid crowding the pan, so that the fillets have room to brown properly. (Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside.) Drain on paper towels, and hit with seafood seasoning or salt as soon as the fried strips come out of the oil.
  • Toss the spaghetti into the simmered sauce. Serve the sauced pasta across plates, alongside the fried fish. Sprinkle more basil and parsley over the top.

ZESTY BAKED CATFISH



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This catfish combines common pantry seasonings for a taste that's anything but basic. -Karen Conklin, Supply, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine oil and lemon juice; brush over both sides of fillets. Combine the remaining ingredients; rub over both sides of fillets. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

MARINATED CATFISH FILLETS



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Meet the Cook: Recently, we hosted a group of young people from Canada. Since we wanted to give them a true taste of the South, this was served. They raved about it. In addition to the catfish we raise, my husband and I grow soybeans and corn. We're the parents of four children - ages 16, 13, 7 and 3. -Pauletta Boese, Macon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 catfish fillets (about 8 ounces each)
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place fillets in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; cover with salad dressing. Seal bag or cover container; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. , Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Remove 1 cup for basting. (Refrigerate remaining sauce for another use.) , Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with the basting sauce. Continue grilling for 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once and basting several times.

Nutrition Facts :

CATFISH TUSCANY



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Succulent broiled fish fillets topped with a Mediterranean-inspired blend of cheese and tomatoes. It looks and tastes like heaven and takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Provided by Anne Marie Sweden

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
4 roma tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler to 500 degrees. Coat a broiling pan with nonstick cooking spray. Brush both sides of fillets with lemon juice, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place fillets flat side up on prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, butter, and mayonnaise.
  • Broil fish about 4 inches from heat for 6 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and turn fillets over. Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each fillet. Top with tomato slices. Broil an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

BAKED BREADED YUMMY CATFISH



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I don't know how original this is, but my husband loves it. It is full of flavor. We serve it with a baked sweet potatoe and sauteed spinach and garlic.

Provided by suzpizz

Categories     Catfish

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 catfish fillets
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Line baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine egg and Italian dressing in shallow dish.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, pepper, and garlic powder in second shallow dish.
  • Dip fish in egg mixture, followed by bread crumb mixture.
  • Drizzle remaining egg mixture over fish.
  • Add remaining breadcrumbs to fish.
  • Coat lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for forty-five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.6, Fat 50.1, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 180.5, Sodium 2360, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.8, Protein 34.1

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

FISH FILLETS ITALIANO



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Cod and haddock fillets work well for this braised dish. An extra easy and quick way to fix a superb tasting fish dish! Serve over rice.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ cup dry white wine
1 pound cod fillets

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes, olives, parsley, and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place fillets in sauce. Simmer for about 5 more minutes, or until fish turns white.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 458.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

ITALIAN BASA (CATFISH)



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I found this recipe on the internet - have made several changes, added a couple of things etc. We enjoyed it so I thought that I would post the recipe. You may use any white fish for this recipe - Tilapia would be nice. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your filets

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 16m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 ounces basa fillets
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped fine
2 roma tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • If using frozen fish nake sure it is fully thawed and patted dry of any moisture.
  • Drizzle half the lemon juice on one side of the filet, sprinkle on the pepper & oregano,then pat them on the fish.
  • Turn the filet over and repeat with the lemon & spices.
  • Turn you heat to medium, heat a large skillet & lightly spray with oil or Pam.
  • Add the fish, tomatoes & Jalapeno, cover.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, flip the fish and stir the tomatoe, cover.
  • Finish cooking apprx 3 more minutes.
  • Simple & easy serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 115.1, Sodium 89, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 33.3

ITALIAN-STYLE TILAPIA FILLETS



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Dinner ready in just 15 minutes! Enjoy mild fish fillets cooked with olives and cherry tomatoes - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb tilapia or catfish fillets, cut into 4 serving pieces
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of fish fillets with seasoning blend. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fish; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until golden. Remove fish from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and juicy. Stir in olives. Serve over fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

DEEP-FRIED CATFISH



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Craig Claiborne was the food editor of the New York Times for 29 years, and he opened the world of global cooking to generations of readers who knew little about even Italian or French food. But underneath it, he always had an abiding appreciation for the classic food of his childhood home in Mississippi. This simple, reliable formula for fried catfish can be applied to other relatively firm white filets. Mr. Claiborne's love of corn oil reflects the era in which he cooked. Canola, sunflower or peanut oil will work as well.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 catfish fillets, about 1 pound
Fresh corn oil to cover
1/2 cup white cornmeal
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Lemon halves
Tomato ketchup
Hush Puppies (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil for deep frying.
  • Cut each fillet in half crosswise.
  • Combine the cornmeal, salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the fillets in the cornmeal. Pat to make the cornmeal adhere. Drop the fillets in the oil and cook five to 10 minutes or until crisp and brown. Serve with lemon halves, ketchup and hush puppies.

Tips:

  • To ensure the catfish fillets are evenly cooked, ensure they are of uniform thickness. If not, consider pounding the thicker parts gently with a meat mallet to achieve uniformity.
  • Dredging the catfish fillets in seasoned flour before pan-frying adds a delightful crispy coating and enhances their flavor.
  • Use a large skillet or griddle to prevent overcrowding the catfish fillets, ensuring they cook evenly and don't steam.
  • Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F to achieve a golden-brown crispy crust without burning the catfish.
  • Gently flip the catfish fillets only once during cooking to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • For a flavorful and moist result, baste the catfish fillets with melted butter or olive oil during cooking.
  • Serve the catfish fillets immediately with your favorite sides, such as lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or coleslaw, to enjoy them at their best.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the Italian catfish fillets recipes explored in this article offer a delightful culinary experience with their crispy coating, tender flesh, and flavorful seasonings. Whether you prefer pan-frying, baking, or air-frying, these recipes provide easy-to-follow instructions to create a delicious and satisfying meal. With tips for achieving the perfect crispy crust and suggestions for complementary sides, you can impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. So, gather your ingredients, choose your preferred cooking method, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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