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