Oven-Fried Catfish

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.