Indulge in a delightful Southern classic with our oven-fried catfish, coated in a crispy cornmeal crust and bursting with flavor. This healthier version, perfect for Weight Watchers Core Plan members, uses simple ingredients and a unique cooking method to achieve a satisfying crunch without deep frying. Discover a collection of three irresistible recipes: the classic cornmeal-crusted catfish, a spicy Cajun-spiced catfish, and a tangy lemon-herb catfish. Each recipe offers a distinctive taste experience, ensuring that every bite is a culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a traditional Southern flavor, a kick of spice, or a refreshing citrusy twist, these oven-fried catfish recipes have something for every palate. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a healthier take on this beloved comfort food.
Let's cook with our recipes!
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH
To help breading adhere to the fish, pat fillets dry and coat lightly with flour before dipping in egg and dredging in cornmeal coating. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before frying.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the egg and lemon juice. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Dip catfish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry fillets, two at a time, for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CORNMEAL CRUSTED OVEN FRIED CATFISH (WW CORE)
This was distributed at my WW meeting this evening and I came to the site fully expecting that it had been posted and I could save it to one of my cookbooks. Lo and behold, I am the first and while I have not tried this I don't want to lose is as I am apt to do with the card.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Catfish
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl combine the cornmeal with all the powdered spices listed. In a second bowl add the milk and hot sauce (if desired).
- Dredge the cleaned catfish fillets in the milk, then dip into the cornmeal coating on both sides. You may need to press down a bit to make sure the cornmeal adheres to the fish.
- Place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and give the tops a light shot of cooking spray for crispness.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
- Plate with 1/4 asparagus and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 454.9, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 40.8
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH
Steps:
- Stir together the milk and 1 heaping tablespoon of the House Seasoning. Pour the milk mixture into a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the filets. Spread the filets in an even layer in the dish, turning to coat each side. Let marinate for about 1 hour in a cool place or the refrigerator.
- Pour enough oil into a large Dutch oven to come 2 inches up the side. Clip a deep-fry thermometer to the pot and heat over medium-high heat until the thermometer reaches 370 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, stir together the cornmeal, flour and remaining 1 heaping tablespoon House Seasoning in a paper bag. Working with a few filets at a time, remove them from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Place them in the paper bag and gently turn the bag over several times until the filets are evenly coated with the cornmeal mixture. Remove the filets and place them on a baking sheet while you repeat the process with the remaining filets.
- Working in batches, fry the filets until golden brown and crisp on the outside and moist and flaky inside, adjusting the heat to maintain temperature, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to drain. Serve the filets with lemon wedges.
- Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
OVEN FRIED CATFISH
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 21m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak catfish in milk for approximately 1 hour, in the refrigerator. In a bowl, mix together white and yellow cornmeal. Spice up the cornmeal with salt, red and black pepper, granulated garlic, thyme, and Cajun seasoning, to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Take the fish out of the milk and shake off the excess milk. Dip the fish fillets in the spiced cornmeal mixture. Put the fillets on a buttered cookie sheet and drizzle butter over the fish. Or you can use a butter spray. Bake fish in oven for approximately 10 minutes. Time may vary depending on the thickness of fillet. Fish should get a nice crusty, golden color. Serve with tartar sauce.
CORNMEAL CRUST
This cornmeal crust is the perfect shell for our Tamale Pies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk cornmeal with 1 1/2 cups cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water, salt, and pepper to a boil.
- Gradually stir in cornmeal mixture. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring often, until very thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted.
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH
Classic seafood dinner ready in 25 minutes. Enjoy this crispy catfish coated with cornmeal - a delightful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler-pan rack with cooking spray. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
- Remove and discard skin from fish. Cut fish into 4 serving pieces. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg
SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CATFISH
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.
- Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 188.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 433.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
FRIED CORNMEAL-CRUSTED CATFISH
For extra crispy use stone-ground yellow cornmeal. Adjust all spices to taste. I made this using large basa fillets, it was excellent!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Catfish
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a shallow dish combine the first 6 ingredients.
- Dredge the fillets into the mixture and coat evenly.
- In a large cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven pour about 2-inches of oil; heat to 350 degrees.
- Fry the fillets in batches for about 5-6 minutes turning once until golden.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 145.8, Sodium 267.4, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 42.9
CORNMEAL OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN
This cornmeal fried chicken dish perks up the dinner table. Its flavorful cornmeal/bread-crumb coating is a good variation form the usual. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in bread crumb mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes; drizzle with butter. Bake until juices run clear, 30-40 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges
OVEN-FRIED CATFISH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Dip the catfish fillets in milk, then place them into the cornmeal mixture and coat liberally; place on the greased baking sheet. Coat the tops of the fillets with cooking spray until wet.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 53.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 458.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- To achieve a crispy crust, ensure the catfish fillets are well-coated in the cornmeal mixture before pan-frying.
- Use a large skillet to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 350-375°F (175-190°C) for optimal frying results.
- Cook the catfish fillets in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature, which can result in soggy fish.
- Utilize a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil from the cooked catfish fillets.
- Serve the catfish immediately with your preferred sides, such as lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or coleslaw, for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Incorporating this cornmeal-crusted oven-fried catfish recipe into your meal plan is a delightful and nutritious choice. It offers a crispy, flavorful fish dish that aligns with Weight Watchers Core principles. By following the tips and techniques mentioned above, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that fits your dietary goals. Enjoy this crispy catfish as a main course, accompanied by your favorite sides, for a balanced and enjoyable dining experience.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love