**Kick-start your culinary journey with a delightful dish that seamlessly blends the flavors of Italy and the essence of Southern comfort food: Catfish Parmesan.** This delectable creation boasts lightly breaded catfish fillets, enveloped in a blanket of savory Parmesan cheese and tantalizing marinara sauce. Embark on a taste adventure as you explore three enticing variations of this classic recipe. The "Easy Baked Catfish Parmesan" recipe promises a hassle-free culinary experience, featuring a crispy breadcrumb coating and a rich, bubbling cheese topping. Alternatively, indulge in the "Air Fryer Catfish Parmesan" recipe for a guilt-free indulgence, where crispy catfish fillets are coated in a flavorful breading and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. If time allows, immerse yourself in the "Traditional Pan-Fried Catfish Parmesan" recipe, where tender catfish fillets are dredged in seasoned flour, pan-fried until golden brown, and smothered in a delectable marinara and cheese sauce. No matter your preference, each recipe guarantees an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
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CATFISH PARMESAN
Mississippi is the nation's largest producer of farm-raised catfish. My family loves this dish, and asks for it often. One reason I like it is it's so simple to prepare. -W.D. Baker, Starkville, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Dip catfish in butter, then in crumb mixture. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PARMESAN CATFISH
This moist baked fish has a slightly crunchy coating with a mild Parmesan flavor. "Even my kids love this delicious, easy-to-fix recipe," writes Lettie Simon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cheese, cornmeal, paprika, salt and pepper; set aside. In another shallow dish, beat egg white and milk. Dip fillets in milk mixture, then in flour mixture. , Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PARMESAN CATFISH FILETS
Being a southerner with a bunch of fishermen in my family, we usually have an abundance of catfish in the freezer. I decided if tilapia could be parmesan encrusted, so could catfish. My mom and I prefer these over fried catfish.
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Catfish
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine parmesan, flour, and seasonings.
- Dredge the catfish in milk.
- Coat fish WELL in cheese mixture.
- Place on baking dish.
- Drizzle butter over coated filets.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish is done and become flaky.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 151.1, Sodium 470.9, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 40.7
PARMESAN CATFISH
Make and share this Parmesan Catfish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendy W88
Categories Catfish
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400*.
- Rinse fillets and pat dry.
- Mix eggs and milk in a small bowl.
- Combine remaining ingredients in another bowl.
- Dip fillets into egg mixture, and then into bread crumb mixture, coating evenly.
- Place fillets, rounded-side up, on a greased baking sheet.
- Spray fillets lightly with non-stick cooking spray and bake, uncovered, for about 15 minutes, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
PARMESAN CATFISH FILETS
I have been cooking this dish of and on for about 20 years now. We like it a lot.
Provided by Jo Webb
Categories Fish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Wash catfish filets and then roll in parmesan cheese.
- 2. Put fish in baking dish, sprayed with cooking spray.
- 3. Put a half tsp butter on each fish.
- 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, coat the catfish fillets in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper before frying.
- To make the parmesan sauce, use a high-quality parmesan cheese that is freshly grated. This will give the sauce a richer flavor.
- If you don't have marinara sauce, you can use tomato sauce instead. However, marinara sauce has a more robust flavor that will complement the catfish and parmesan cheese better.
- To make the catfish parmesan in the oven, bake it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the catfish parmesan with a side of spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Catfish parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover catfish. With a crispy crust, flavorful parmesan sauce, and melted cheese, catfish parmesan is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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