Tag: catfish fillets

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Crispy Baked Catfish

Ingredients Cooking spray ½ cup fine plain yellow cornmeal ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt free Cajun seasoning 1 large egg 4 (5 ounce) catfish fillets ½ teaspoon salt Tartar sauce and lemon wedges (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack. […]

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This Broiled Tilapia With Yogurt and Herbs

Parcook the tilapia before slathering on the sauce to brown it slightly. Look for fillets with even thickness, but if you can’t find them, fold the thin end of the fillet under itself to encourage even cooking. Serve this with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or American Pinot Gris–both pick up on the floral and […]

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Pan-Fried Catfish

Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground celery seeds 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 4 (6-ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Combine first 7 ingredients. Dip fish in […]

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Easy Catfish Tacos with Slaw

These oven “fried” catfish filets are just as crispy as pan-fried filets but a lot less messy to make. The tender, tasty fish is soaked in buttermilk and covered in panko breadcrumbs flavored with Cajun seasoning. If catfish is not available, use any firm white fish such as cod, tilapia, or grouper. Ingredients 1 pound […]

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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish

The bacon drippings used to cook the catfish lend this family favorite authentic flavor. Use the bacon in the coleslaw, or reserve for another use. Ingredients 3 slices bacon 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons salt-free Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Cook bacon […]

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Pan-Fried Catfish with Cajun Tartar Sauce

This fish is extremely flavorful and fiery with a kick of Cajun tartar sauce. Spice up your mundane meal plan and serve this gluten-free dinner on a weeknight. It’s so easy to make! Ingredients Cooking spray 4 (6-ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1 tablespoon sweet […]

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Air Fryer Southern Style Catfish With Green Beans

Nothing beats Southern-style catfish for a hearty meal, but the traditional method of frying unfortunately adds back in a bunch of fat that the lean protein could do without. Enter the air fryer: You can get a crispy, delicious fillet as well as a side of blistered green beans without all the oil, and have […]

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Air Fryer Southern Style Catfish With Green Beans

Nothing beats Southern-style catfish for a hearty meal, but the traditional method of frying unfortunately adds back in a bunch of fat that the lean protein could do without. Enter the air fryer: You can get a crispy, delicious fillet as well as a side of blistered green beans without all the oil, and have […]

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Cornmeal-Dusted Catfish with Quinoa Sauté 8

Sustainable Choice. Farmed catfish is an inexpensive, sustainable option. For a kid-friendly dish, omit the jalapeño in the quinoa. Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked quinoa 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 cup cornmeal 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped […]

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Jerk-Rubbed Catfish with Spicy Cilantro Slaw 7

For maximum heat, leave the seeds and membranes in the pepper; habanero will be much hotter than serrano. Ever touched your lips or eyes after chopping hot peppers? Avoid those burns by wearing gloves to prevent the pepper’s heat from penetrating your skin. Ingredients 3 cups cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 […]