Cajun Catfish Recipe
With your choice of two side dishes and cornbread
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Ingredients
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Cajun Catfish Ingredients
Method
Cajun Catfish Directions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Fillets
In a bowl, mix together the Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the catfish fillets.
- 3
Coat the Fillets
Place the cornmeal in a shallow dish. Dredge each seasoned fillet in the cornmeal, making sure to coat it evenly.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Cook the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish is golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Finish with Lemon Juice
Remove the catfish from the skillet and drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
