Best 20 Catfish Fillets Recipes

QUICK CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the catfish fillets in the flour mixture to lightly coat.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the catfish fillets 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low, and brush fillets with oyster sauce. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 5 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

AIR FRYER BLACKENED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Whisk melted butter, olive oil, and blackened seasoning together in a small bowl until it forms a paste. Brush paste on both sides of the catfish fillets.
• Place fillets in the basket of the air fryer and cook until fish is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

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.

GOLDEN CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg white until foamy; add milk and mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and pepper. Dip fillets in milk mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. , Heat 1/4 in of oil in a large skillet; fry fish over medium-high for 3-4 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with lemon or lime if desired.

CATFISH FILLETS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Pat the catfish pieces dry. Rub a baking dish (a dish measuring about 2 by 13 by 8 inches is ideal) with one tablespoon of the butter. Arrange the fillets over the buttered dish in one layer.
• Add the wine. Scatter the mushrooms over all and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Place in the oven and bake 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Add the milk, stirring with the whisk. When blended and smooth, remove from the heat.
• Pour the liquid from the baked fish into the sauce, stirring. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring often, about five minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the fish and bake 10 minutes longer. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve hot.

FLAVORFUL CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk buttermilk and mustard until smooth. In another bowl, combine the cornmeal and seasonings. Dip fillets into buttermilk mixture, then into cornmeal mixture. , Place 1 in. apart on a wire rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon if desired.

CRISPY CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine dressing and egg whites, whisk well.
• Combine cornmeal, parmesan, flour, pepper and salt in shallow dish.
• Pat fish dry, dip in egg mixture and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake 8-12 minutes each side until lightly browned and fish flakes easily.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

MARINATED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Place fillets in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container; cover with salad dressing. Seal bag or cover container; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. , Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Remove 1 cup for basting. (Refrigerate remaining sauce for another use.) , Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat for 3 minutes on each side. Brush with the basting sauce. Continue grilling for 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once and basting several times.

CATFISH FILLETS WITH EGYPTIAN TAHINI SAUCE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop garlic and in a blender purée with tahini, water, lemon juice, cumin, and salt until smooth.
• Using the flat side of a large knife coarsely crush coriander seeds. Pat catfish dry and season with salt and pepper. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté fish 2 minutes. Turn fish over, sprinkling crushed coriander around it, and sauté 2 minutes more, or until just cooked through. Divide tahini sauce between 2 plates and top with fish, crushed coriander and oil from skillet, and parsley.

CATFISH FILLETS IN GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl, combine onion, oil and ginger.
• Microwave, UNCOVERED, on high for 1 1-1/2 minutes or until onions are tender.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; blend until smooth.
• Add in broth, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne; mix well.
• Stir into onion mixture.
• Microwave, UNCOVERED, at 70% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring after each minute, until sauce comes to a boil.
• Place catfish in a microwave-safe 3 quart dish.
• Pour sauce over catfish.
• COVER and microwave 5 1/2 to 7 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

GRILLED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Place fillets in a large resealable plastic bag; add salad dressing.
• Seal bag; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Combine remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot coals for 3 minutes on each side.
• Brush with sauce.
• Continue grilling for 6-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once and basting several times.

FRIED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• 1. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg white until foamy; add milk and mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and pepper.
• 2. Dip the fillets in milk mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. Heat 1/4" of oil in a large skillet; fry fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with lemon or lime if desired.

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.

CATFISH FILLETS WITH JALAPENO TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin heating 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat in a deep, heavy pot to 375 degrees.
• Meanwhile, combine beer, mustard, 2 tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper in a small shallow bowl; mix well.
• Put the cornmeal in another shallow bowl.
• Dip the fish into the cornmeal and coat, then dip it into the beer mixture.
• Add to the hot oil, one piece at time, cooking in batches if necessary. Do not crowd the pan.
• Fry until crispy and golden brown.
• To Make the jalapeno tartar sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients and mix.
• Chill until ready to serve with the catfish.

FRIED FISH FILLETS (CATFISH, SWAI, FLOUNDER, ETC)

Steps:

• 1. Wash fish fillets and set aside. My pic is swai this time. We also love catfish and speckled trout this way.
• 2. Mix together buttermilk and half that amount of sour cream. For instance if you are using 1 cup buttermilk then use 1/2 cup sour cream. This amount depends on how many fish fillets you are using so use your own judgement. Mix in salt, pepper and paprika and whisk until well combined.
• 3. Place fish fillets in a bowl with lid or ziplock bag and pour in the buttermilk mixture and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to several hours, turning the bag (or bowl) occasionally.
• 4. To fry: Put two plastic grocery bags together and put in the flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Combine together by gently moving the bag back and forth. Again use your judgement as far as the amount, which depends on how many filets you're frying. Add in the fish fillets. Securely close up bag by twisting top then gently shake the bag until fillets are well coated.
• 5. Take out fillets and shake off excess flour and place onto a cookie sheet. Get out skillet and heat up the oil or shortening you'll be frying them in.
• 6. Place in hot oil or shortening and fry to a golden brown or to your likeness. Be careful not to over cook.
• 7. Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, vinegar or just plain. As sides we enjoy boiled or baked potatoes, slaw and hushpuppies.

FLAVORFUL CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk buttermilk and Dijon until smooth. In another bowl, combine the cornmeal and seasonings. Dip fillets into buttermilk mixture, then into cornmeal mixture. Place 1 inch apart on a wire rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack on a baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon if desired.

SESAME SEED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease baking pan or spray with cooking spray.
• Mix crumbs,sesame seeds and parsley on large plate.
• Mix flour,salt and pepper on another plate.
• Dip fillets in flour, then egg; roll in breadcrumbs, coating completely.
• Heat vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in large skillet over high heat.
• Add fish in batches (do not crowd) and cook 1 minute on each side.
• Drain on paper towels and transfer to prepared pan.
• Bake until fish is just opaque, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer to heated plates.
• Heat remaining sesame oil in small saucepan until almost smoking; pour over fish and serve immediately.

CREOLE CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, thyme and lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In another bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, salt and cayenne; rub over both sides of fillet. , Grill, covered, in a grill basket coated with cooking spray over medium-hot heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges and yogurt sauce.

CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs until foamy. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal and seasonings. Dip fillets in eggs, then coat with cornmeal mixture. , Heat 1/4 in. of oil in a large skillet; fry fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, flour and salt on large plate. Brush catfish fillets with Tabasco sauce. Press fish into cornmeal mixture to coat well on both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook 4 minutes. With spatula, carefully turn fish. Add remaining oil and butter. Cook 4 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lemon wedges.