Southern Oven Fried Catfish

Crispy, spicy Cajun Baked Catfish can be made in just 30 minutes, top to bottom, and baked to golden, crispy perfection right in your oven.

Cajun Baked Catfish

I have a few pan-fried catfish recipes that I use all the time, but I couldn't help but think that I could probably stream line the process by baking it all in the oven at once. And, thank goodness, I tried it because that theory was right. And delicious.

This Cajun Baked Catfish recipe is very similar to my Southern Fried Catfish recipe (also delicious, so hop over and try it as soon as you get a chance!), but you can just bread it all at once, and then bake it all in the oven at once. Lots of time saved, and no flavor sacrificed.

Cajun Baked Catfish Recipe

Cajun Baked Catfish

Oven-fried Catfish is a healthier twist on the classic, with tender, flaky fillets coated in a crispy seasoned cornmeal that's baked to golden perfection. Just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes make a satisfying Southern meal!

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Course: Main, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 filets

Calories: 127kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound catfish fillets about 4-6
• ▢ ½ cup cornmeal
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
• Place a catfish fillet in the cornmeal dish. Coat completely. Remove to prepared baking sheet. Repeat for remaining catfish.
• Bake at 400°F for 20-25 min, until fish is cooked through, golden, and flaky.

Notes

• Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat leftover fish in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer for the crispiest texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filet | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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