Best 4 Lemon Pepper Catfish Recipes

Lemon pepper catfish is a flavorful and versatile dish that is sure to please any seafood lover. The combination of tangy lemon and spicy pepper creates a delicious crust on the catfish, while the tender, flaky fish inside melts in your mouth. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. Whether you choose to fry, bake, or grill your catfish, this recipe will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CATFISH

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A deliciously light and flavorful dish full of sweet lemon flavor that is grounded by the savory flavor of garlic and herb seasonings. Perfect for a hot summer night when you want something delicious but light!

Provided by Elizabeth Ann Steele

Categories Seafood Fish Catfish

Time 1h35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 large cloves garlic, minced
2 (8 ounce) fillets catfish
2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning (such as McCormick®)
2 tablespoons garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
¼ cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, quartered

Steps:

Pour the juice of 5 lemons into a glass bowl; whisk in the sea salt and garlic. Add the catfish fillets, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
Preheat the oven's broiler for 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and set the oven rack to the lowest position.
Remove the catfish fillets from the marinade, and shake off excess; discard the remaining marinade. Place the fillets on a broiling pan; sprinkle with the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Arrange the lemon slices over the fillets.
Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. You may wish to turn the broiler on fully for the last few minutes if you like the edges of the fish blackened. Sprinkle the fillets with shredded carrot and parsley to garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 19.6 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 4545 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

LEMON-PEPPER CATFISH

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Nothing beats a late supper of grilled catfish after a hard day's work. It's a favorite of our family during the summertime. -Regina Rosenberry, Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 catfish fillets (about 5 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, butter and Worcestershire sauce. Add the fish; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle fish with salt and lemon-pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

LEMON PEPPER CATFISH

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This is the best way to cook catfish. If you love fish, you will just love this recipe.

Provided by Hallie Guilfoyle

Categories Seafood Fish Catfish

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
4 eggs
6 (6 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup margarine

Steps:

Combine flour, cornmeal and lemon pepper spice; set aside. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat.
Working one at a time, dip filets in egg and dredge in flour until well coated. Cook in hot margarine, turning once, until brown on both sides. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 229.6 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 645.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

LEMON PEPPER TILAPIA (OR CATFISH)

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You can purchase lemon pepper at in any grocery store in the spice section, it's also great on veggies and steaks too but really brings out the flavor on fish ;-)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Catfish

Time 15m

Yield 6 fish fillets

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use 1 teaspoon season salt)
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten (you might need 3 eggs)
6 tilapia fillets (or use catfish)
2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
lemon slice, sliced thinly (optional)

Steps:

In a shallow dish combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, salt, and lemon pepper until well combined.
Place the eggs in a shallow dish.
Dip fish fillets into the eggs then dredge in the flour/cornmeal mixture until well coated.
Heat butter with oil in a large skillet.
Add in the fillets and fry until brown on both sides.
Place the fish on a serving platter and top each fillet with 2 to 3 lemon slices if desired.
Delicious!

Lemon Pepper Catfish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Description:

This Easy Lemon Pepper Catfish Recipe is made with a simple homemade seasoning and butter. It's so easy to make and has an addictive taste that the whole family will love! This super easy pan-seared catfish can be ready in just 15 minutes and comes together in just one pan! It's also perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Serve this easy catfish recipe with your favorite sides, like mashed or roasted veggies.

Ingredient:

1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose seasoning

½ cup all-purpose seasoned bread crumbs

¼ cup butter

¼ cup fresh squeezed lemons

½ cup water

2 teaspoons minced fresh dill

Instruction: 1. Season catfish pieces with the all-purpose seasoning. Set them in an even layer in a lightly greased, large skillet. 2. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs, butter, and melted butter. Spread the mixture over the catfish fillets. 3. Pour in water, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer setting. 4. Cook the catfish fillets for about 12- 15 minutes until golden brown and fully-cooked in the middle (internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit). 5. Squeeze some fresh lemons over the catfish fillets to add brightness, along with the minced dill. 6. Serve with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Catfish is a versatile fish that can be prepared in a variety of ways. This Lemon Pepper Catfish is a simple but delicious recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is seasoned with a flavorful combination of salt, black and white peppers, thyme, paprika, and chili powder, and then pan-seared until it is golden brown and crispy. The fish is then finished with a tangy and refreshing mixture of butter, water, fresh squeezed lemons, and dill. This Lemon Pepper Catfish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.