Baked Southern Catfish With A Twist Recipes

BAKED HERB CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients; sprinkle over fillets on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the lemon juice, butter and garlic; drizzle over fillets., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
• In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHWESTERN CATFISH

Steps:

• For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Combine the paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining salt; rub over catfish. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow container, mix together the first 2 ingredients; dredge catfish fillets in the cornmeal mixture.
• Place fillets on a greased baking sheet.
• Sprinkle the cajun seasoning over the fillets.
• Drizzle with butter.
• Bake in a 400° oven for 30 minutes or until golden and fish flake with a fork.
• Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Wipe fish dry.
• Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow dish.
• Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish.
• Dip fish in egg mixture, then in flour mixture, turning to coat.
• Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
• Pour the butter over the fish.
• Top with the almonds, if using.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.

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.