Indulge in the Southern delight of oven-fried catfish, a crispy and flavorful dish that combines the best of catfish and remoulade sauce. This oven-baked version offers a healthier alternative to traditional frying, resulting in a catfish fillet that's golden brown and flaky on the inside, while maintaining its tender and juicy texture. Paired with a creamy and tangy remoulade sauce, this dish tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors.
In this culinary adventure, you'll embark on a journey to create two delectable recipes: oven-fried catfish and remoulade sauce. The oven-fried catfish recipe guides you through the process of preparing a crispy coating for the catfish fillets, ensuring a delightful crunch in every bite. The remoulade sauce recipe, on the other hand, takes you on a flavor expedition, combining mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, capers, and herbs to create a zesty and flavorful dipping sauce that complements the catfish perfectly.
CATFISH FINGERS WITH CAJUN REMOULADE SAUCE
Steps:
- For the sauce: In the bowl of a food processor, add the onions, celery and capers and process until finely chopped. Mix the chopped vegetables with the mayonnaise, relish, seafood seasoning, pepper and celery salt.
- For the catfish: Preheat the deep fryer to 325 degrees F. In the bowl of a food processor, add the cornmeal, flour, pecans, seafood seasoning and celery salt and pulse until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Dip the catfish slices in the eggs, then coat the catfish in the cornmeal mixture. Fry the fish until golden brown. Serve the hot catfish with remoulade sauce on the side.
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
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
NEELY'S MEMPHIS-STYLE CATFISH
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
- Mix the cornmeal, paprika and cayenne in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk and the hot sauce.
- Season the catfish with salt and pepper. Dredge in the buttermilk and then the cornmeal and spice mixture.
- Drop carefully in the hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Remoulade Sauce.
- Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.
OVEN-FRIED CATFISH WITH REMOULADE SAUCE
Gourmet Magazine, July, 2007, in the Gourmet Everyday section. "Catfish stays tender and moist when baked in a crunchy crust of bread crumbs and cornmeal. A take on traditional New Orleans remoulade adds a piquant punch."
Provided by Oolala
Categories Sauces
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the fish, preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. with the rack in the middle of the oven. *Brush the baking pan with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Combine the bread crumbs, cornmeal and 1 teaspoons of salt in a large, sealable, plastic bag and shake to mix.
- Season fish with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Take on piece of fish at a time and dip fish in the egg, letting excess drip off, then put in the plastic bag and shake to coat well with crumbs.
- Transfer to the baking pan and bake until the undersides are golden, about 6 minutes.
- Drizzle fish with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, then carefully turn over and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 6 minutes more.
- Make the sauce while the fish is baking, by simply whisking together all the remoulade ingredients and add salt to taste.
- Serve the fish with the sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.3, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 735.1, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5, Protein 34.9
OVEN FRIED CATFISH
This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you're looking for oven fried catfish that's a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!
Provided by Angela
Categories Main Course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with non-stick spray.
- Season your catfish fillets with salt and pepper, then combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, and Cajun seasoning in a shallow baking dish.
- Dip each filet in a bowl of buttermilk, then transfer it to the cornmeal mixture and coat both sides liberally. Once coated, place the fillets on your prepared baking sheet (*see note).
- Bake until crispy and easily flaked with a fork, about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your filets. Serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OVEN-FRIED CATFISH WITH RéMOULADE SAUCE
Categories Sauce Fish Bake Quick & Easy Mardi Gras Mayonnaise Cornmeal Sour Cream Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make fish:
- Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
- Brush a baking pan with 2 tablespoons oil.
- Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large sealable plastic bag and shake to mix.
- Season fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Working with 1 piece at a time, dip fish in eggs, letting excess drip off, then put in bag and shake to coat well with crumbs.
- Transfer fish to baking pan and bake until undersides are golden, about 6 minutes. Drizzle fish with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then carefully turn over and cook until golden and just cooked thourough, about 6 minutes more.
- Make rémoulade while fish bakes:
- Whisk together all rémoulade ingredients and salt to taste. Serve fish with sauce on the side.
Tips:
- Use fresh catfish fillets for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
- To make sure the catfish is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the fillet. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) before removing it from the oven.
- For a crispy coating, make sure the catfish fillets are evenly coated with the breading mixture before frying them.
- Serve the catfish immediately with your favorite sides, such as remoulade sauce, tartar sauce, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Oven-fried catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The catfish is crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside, and the remoulade sauce adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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