Best 20 Baked Catfish Recipes

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
• Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

BAKED CAJUN CATFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

ZESTY BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine oil and lemon juice; brush over both sides of fillets. Combine the remaining ingredients; rub over both sides of fillets. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

HERB BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange catfish fillets in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Combine parsley, paprika, thyme, oregano, basil, and black pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle herb mixture over fish. Mix lemon juice, butter, and garlic powder in another bowl; drizzle butter mixture over fish.
• Bake in preheated oven until fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 20 minutes.

BAKED HERB CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients; sprinkle over fillets on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the lemon juice, butter and garlic; drizzle over fillets., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BAKED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Whisk wet ingredients together in a bowl and combine dry ingredients on a piece of wax paper.
• Spray a glass baking dish with Pam or olive oil.
• Rinse catfish in cool water and DRY THOROUGHLY with paper towels.
• Dip each catfish fillet in wet ingredients and dredge in breading to coat. Just a nice, light covering is enough. Don't try to completely cover in breading.
• Place catfish fillets in glass baking dish & refrigerate for 10 minutes. This step, plus making sure the fillets are very dry before dipping in the egg will help the breading stick to the fish and NOT the pan!
• Bake at 425 for 10 to 12 minutes per side.
• Serve with lemon wedges for garnish.

DIJON MUSTARD BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Season catfish fillets with seasoned salt. Mix orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a bowl.
• Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; fry catfish in hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Spread mustard sauce on both sides of each fillet; drizzle remaining sauce over fish. Arrange bell pepper, onion, and garlic over fish.
• Bake in preheated oven until fish is easily flaked with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

BAKED CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• . * Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a large nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
• * In a shallow soup bowl, combine cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seeds, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Pour milk into another shallow soup bowl.
• * Dredge fillets first in milk and then in cornmeal mixture, coating both sides and pressing cornmeal mixture gently to adhere. Place coated fillets on baking sheet and lightly spray each with cooking spray.
• * Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 2 minutes before serving with asparagus and lemon wedges. Yields 1 fillet and 1/4 of asparagus per serving.

PECAN CRUSTED DIJON BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475.
• Spray baking pan with Pam or equivalent.
• Grind pecans in blender. Do not blend too long or you'll have powder.
• In a small bowl, combine melted butter, breadcrumbs, and pecans.
• Salt and pepper both side of fillets.
• Place rounded side up on baking pan.
• Rub 1 T of mustard on top of each fillet.
• Pat crumb mixture onto top of fillet, pressing it firmly over the mustard.
• Right before baking, spray each fillet lightly with Pam.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with oil cooking spray.
• Pat the fish dry.
• Combine the dry ingredients in a shallow bowl and stir well.
• Dip the catfish in the melted butter and roll in the bread crumb mixture.
• Arrange the fillets in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
• Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.

SPICY OVEN-BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• For the fish; wash the fish fillets under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
• In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
• In a bowl whisk or beat egg whites until foamy.
• Dip the fillets into egg whites, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place the fillets in one layer onto a well-greased wire rack that is set on a large baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish is golden brown (do not overbake).
• LEMON CREAM SAUCE; in a bowl mix together one 8-ounce container of sour cream (low-fat is okay) 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.

BAKED SOUTHERN CATFISH WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• 1. Take a baking sheet, and line it with parchment paper.
• 2. Place a metal cooling rack on top of the parchment paper.
• 3. Chef's Note: The cooling rack will raise the catfish off the bottom of the baking sheet, and help them to crisp evenly.
• 4. In a large bowl combine the ground cornmeal, all-purpose flour, and the creole seasoning.
• 5. Chef's Note: I like to make my own creole seasoning, so that I can control the ingredients. This is what I use, when I make up a batch: 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons dried basil 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 1/2 tablespoon white pepper 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper 4 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon salt
• 6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, dijon mustard, and the hot sauce.
• 7. Place the breadcrumbs into another bowl.
• 8. Take one of the pieces of catfish, and dredge it in the cornmeal/flour mixture. Making sure that the fillet is completely and evenly covered.
• 9. Drop it into the buttermilk/egg mixture, and allow the flour to absorb the liquid, about 15 seconds per side.
• 10. Chef's Tip: To keep my hands as dry as possible, I place the catfish in the liquid using a pair of tongs.
• 11. Place the fillet into the breadcrumbs, and throughly cover. Use your hands to scoop up the breadcrumbs and press them into the fish.
• 12. Place the finished catfish on the rack inside the baking sheet, and repeat for the other fillets.
• 13. Allow the fillets to rest for about 15 minutes.
• 14. Chef's Note: This resting period will help the coating stick to the fish, during the baking process.
• 15. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat your oven to 425f (220c).
• 16. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the coating begins to nicely brown.
• 17. Chef's Note: Panko breadcrumbs are not a part of traditional southern fried catfish; however, their addition adds another level of flavor to the fish, and helps to keep the fillets moist during their time in the oven. This is why I call the recipe Baked Southern Catfish with a Twist.
• 18. Serving Tip: If you like you can serve these fillets with a nice bowl of dirty rice, or just a big bowl of homemade hushpuppies... YUM.
• 19. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH DIJON

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Arrange the catfish in a shallow baking dish; season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Spread onion slices over the fish.
• Dot fish with butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven.
• Preheat the oven's broiler.
• Mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and hot chile oil together in a bowl.
• Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the fish.
• Return the fish to the oven and broil until the sauce is browned and bubbly, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.

CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Wipe fish dry.
• Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow dish.
• Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish.
• Dip fish in egg mixture, then in flour mixture, turning to coat.
• Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
• Pour the butter over the fish.
• Top with the almonds, if using.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.

BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflakes, celery salt, onion powder, paprika and pepper. Brush the fish fillets with butter; coat with crumb mixture., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIED CATFISH WITH BAKED POTATOES STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400'.
• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with Pam cooking spray.
• Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch sticks and place on foil. Spray again with Pam. Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until brown and crispy.
• Season with salt and pepper lightly.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, lightly beat egg set aside.
• On wax paper combine cornmeal, parsley and salt and pepper.
• Dip catfish into egg than into cormeal mixture, coat lightly.
• Place on another lined baking sheet, lightly greased.
• Bake 10-15 minutes each side.
• Serve with baked potatoes sticks and lemon wedges.

BAKED CATFISH DIJON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Arrange fish in a shallow baking dish.
• Salt and pepper liberally.
• cover with sliced onion and dot with butter.
• Bake 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
• Mix mayo, mustard, vermouth and Tabasco.
• Pour over fish and broil 2-3 minutes, until brown and bubbly.
• sprinkle parsley over top of dish.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges.

BAKED GARLIC CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat over to 375°F.
• Dredge filets in butter.
• Dredge filets in bread crumbs.
• Dredge filets in minced garlic; sprinkle with seasoning salt.
• Spay small casserole dish add filets and bake covered with foil for 25 minutes.
• Uncover and broil for 3 or more minutes, depending on if ya want them crispier.
• Good served with rice and veggie of your choice.

BAKED CATFISH FILLETS WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Arrange fish on baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• In small bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Fold in sour cream, onion, garlic, mustard and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
• Spoon some of mixture on top of each fillet.
• Bake at 375F for 20 minutes or until fish is opaque or skewer glides easily through flesh.
• Meanwhile in small saucepan melt butter.
• Blend in flour until smooth.
• Stir in milk, hourseradish and remaining 1/8 teaspoon white pepper.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened.
• Serve over fish.