In the South, catfish abounds. It’s easy to find in any grocery store and is relatively inexpensive. If you live somewhere else, you can use any other white fish for this- tilapia, haddock, cod… you name it! We had this for dinner last night with a side of green beans (the microwave-in-the-bag kind… which I highly recommend for its convenience AND perfectly steamed taste!), a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and some homemade tartar sauce on the side. Perfection. But TODAY, I reheated a piece of leftover catfish, toasted a burger bun, got a crispy piece of green lettuce, slathered on some mayo and relish and had one of the best “fried” fish sandwiches ever for lunch. As the old saying goes, if you make a little bit of oven fried catfish, you will eat for a day. But if you make enough for leftovers, you will eat fried fish sandwiches all week. Or something like that :-) However you choose to eat this oven fried catfish, whether on its own or on a toasted bun, it’s sure to become a favorite recipe fast. I fully intend on making this at least once a week until the end of time. PLUS, you can feel good about it being way healthier than deep fried catfish! Made with a 100% cornmeal coating, it’s gluten free, and since it’s baked, it’s lower in fat (but still full of the heart healthy Omega 3 fats that abound in fish). The kids AND the adults in your family are sure to love it. This is extremely easy to make and involves very few steps, but there are a few things to consider when making this in order to ensure the best outcome: The only seasoning you need for this recipe besides salt and pepper is creole seasoning- I recommend Tony Chachere’s. Or, you can always make your own!
Other easy fish recipes
Six-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna SteaksNew England Baked HaddockPan-Fried Sea Bass with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce15-Minute Poached Salmon with Chive ButterPaleo homemade fish sticks
Be sure to check out all my fish and seafood recipes here! Recipe below. Enjoy!
