Baked Catfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish
Coating
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that your catfish will cook evenly and get a nice crispy coating.
- 2
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. This removes any excess moisture that could prevent the coating from sticking.
- 3
Marinate the Fish
In a shallow bowl, combine the lemon juice and olive oil. Add the catfish fillets to the bowl, making sure they are well coated. Allow them to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Coating
- 4
Prepare the Coating Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. This will create a flavorful coating for the fish.
- 5
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the marinade and let the excess liquid drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated on all sides.
Baking
- 6
Prepare the Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- 7
Bake the Catfish
Place the coated catfish fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden brown.