This oven-fried catfish recipe is a great alternative to pan-fried catfish. A combination of cornmeal and a variety of spices gives this recipe a savory kick in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons celery seed
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds catfish fillets
- 0.5 cups skim milk
- cooking spray
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
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2
Whisk cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a shallow dish. Dip catfish fillets in milk. Press into cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the prepared baking sheet. Coat tops of fillets with cooking spray until wet.
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3
Bake in the preheated oven until fillets easily flake with a fork, about 15 minutes.
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