Cajun catfish served up with just the right touch of spices and flavor. This entree is perfect for a quick, excellent way to taste the unique flavor of catfish mixed with the traditional method of down south cooking, just without all the fat. Serve on top of white rice.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1 pound catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
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In a shallow, medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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Brush both sides of catfish fillets with butter. Rub fillets with the cayenne pepper mixture on both sides.
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Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until really hot. Add fillets, and fry approximately 2 minutes on each side, until slightly blackened.
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Arrange blackened fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, and coat with Italian-style salad dressing. Bake 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts
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