Baked catfish with Cajun seasoning and lemon slices.

Baked Catfish

Recipe from: Delish.com

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup Olive Oil Divided
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 fillets Catfish
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • Lemon Optional; wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Plate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° and drizzle 2 Tablespoons oil on a large baking sheet. On a large plate, combine cornmeal and Cajun seasoning. Season catfish with salt and pepper, then dredge fish in seasoned cornmeal, pressing to coat.
  • Place fish on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 2 Tablespoons oil. Bake until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • In a pinch, you can substitute cornmeal for wheat flour or bread crumbs.
  • See this recipe to make your own Cajun seasoning.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Catfish
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
438
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
76
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
777
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
30
g
10
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
 
947
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bread Crumbs, Cajun Seasoning, Catfish, Cornmeal, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon, Oil, Olive Oil, Raw Catfish, Salt