Best Baked Southern Catfish With A Twist Recipes

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BAKED HERB CATFISH



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Spice up August, National Catfish Month, with these well-seasoned fillets. A healthy twist on batter-fried catfish, the baked entree cuts the calories and saves the flavor. -Kathy Giannone, West Henrietta, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the first seven ingredients; sprinkle over fillets on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the lemon juice, butter and garlic; drizzle over fillets., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ZESTY BAKED CATFISH



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This catfish combines common pantry seasonings for a taste that's anything but basic. -Karen Conklin, Supply, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine oil and lemon juice; brush over both sides of fillets. Combine the remaining ingredients; rub over both sides of fillets. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SOUTHERN ESSENTIALS: OVEN-BAKED CATFISH



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I love catfish, and ate my share while teaching and lecturing down in the South. This is my third or forth recipe I've posted on catfish, and for this one I was determined to get a baked piece of catfish to produce that same crunch on the outside with that wonderful moist interior that's produced by deep frying. With this...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Fish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE COATING
1 c cornmeal, yellow variety
1 Tbsp creole seasoning, i prefer tony chachere's, or my own homemade creole seasoning
1 tsp paprika, sweet or hot (your choice)
1/2 tsp white pepper freshly ground
THE CATFISH
1/2 c fresh buttermilk
2 Tbsp hot sauce, i prefer frank's hot sauce
1 lb catfish fillets, washed and patted dry, 4 filets

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. THE COATING
  • 3. Gather your ingredients.
  • 4. Add all of the coating ingredients to a large bowl, thoroughly mix, and reserve.
  • 5. THE CATFISH
  • 6. Gather your ingredients.
  • 7. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
  • 8. Add the hot sauce and the buttermilk to a shallow dish large enough to hold the filets.
  • 9. Place the filets in the dish, and allow them to sit for 8 minutes.
  • 10. After eight minutes, flip the filets over for an additional 8 minutes.
  • 11. Chef's Note: In place of the dish, you could always use a large Ziploc sealable bag.
  • 12. Chef's Note: I tried several ways to make the wet ingredients for this recipe. I tried eggs; however, I didn't like the taste of the eggs with the coating, and they made the fish feel mushy. I tried using regular and non-fat milk, but neither of them gave me the taste I was searching for. I finally settled on that old Southern favorite buttermilk... that and a bit of hot sauce did the trick.
  • 13. While the catfish are soaking up that yummy buttermilk/hot sauce mixture, place a wire rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 14. One at a time take a filet, shake off the excess buttermilk, and thoroughly coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  • 15. Place on the wire rack, and repeat for the remaining filets.
  • 16. Place in the preheated oven and cook until golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • 17. Chef's Essentials: If you don't have a wire rack that you can use in baking, I highly recommend that you purchase one. They are so useful. For example, if you don't use a wire rack in this recipe, you should go in halfway through baking and flip the fish. In my opinion, this is an essential tool that all chefs should have in their kitchens.
  • 18. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 19. Serve up while still nice and warm with some homemade hushpuppies, some coleslaw, and maybe a few fries. Oh, and don't forget good tarter sauce, and maybe more hot sauce. Enjoy.
  • 20. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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CRISPY BAKED CATFISH



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Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this crispy and baked catfish recipe - a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound catfish, flounder or other delicate-texture fish fillets
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup French or ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
  • Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
  • Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 450 mg

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CATFISH



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I have served this to many a friend from the South, and it is always a winner! Serve with coleslaw and oven-baked french fries, and you'll have a healthy, tasty meal!

Provided by carina

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into serving pieces
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or water

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.
  • Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 188.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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