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Baked catfish with Cajun seasoning and lemon slices.
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Baked Catfish

Course Main Course
Keyword Bread Crumbs, Cajun Seasoning, Catfish, Cornmeal, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon, Oil, Olive Oil, Raw Catfish, Salt
Dietary Need Dairy Free
Cooking Method Oven
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 438kcal
Author Recipe from: Delish.com

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Plate

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

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

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 947IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg