Crispy Catfish Delight: Southern-Style Oven-Fried

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!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1 ½poundscatfish fillets, cut into serving pieces

  • 1cupcornmeal

  • 2teaspoonsCreole seasoning

  • 1teaspoonpaprika

  • 1teaspoonwhite sugar

  • ½teaspoonground black pepper

  • 2eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1tablespoonhot pepper sauce or water

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13×9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Tips

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
3g
17%
Cholesterol
189mg
63%
Sodium
434mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
4mg
21%
Calcium
31mg
2%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
679mg
14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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