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; coat with cooking spray.

Step 2

Whisk cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a shallow dish. Dip catfish fillets in milk. Press into cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the prepared baking sheet. Coat tops of fillets with cooking spray until wet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until fillets easily flake with a fork, about 15 minutes.