Cajun Catfish Fillets Recipes

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

CAJUN BLACKENED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, parsley, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, oregano, and thyme until thoroughly combined. Press the catfish fillets into the spice mixture to thoroughly coat.
• Arrange a portable heat source outdoors, such as a butane burner or side burner of a gas grill. Melt butter in a glass or metal bowl. Light the burner, and place a large cast-iron skillet onto the burner over high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of melted butter into the skillet; set remaining 1/2 cup of butter aside.
• When the butter in the skillet is smoking hot, lay the catfish fillets into the skillet. Cook until the spices are burned onto the fillets and the catfish is opaque and flaky inside, about 3 minutes per side. Don't breathe smoke from burning spices. To serve, pour remaining 1/2 cup of butter over the catfish.

CAJUN-STYLE CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spritz both sides of fish with butter-flavored spray. Dip one side of each fillet in spice mixture. , Place spice side down in a large skillet coated with butter-flavored spray. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. ,

BAKED CAJUN CATFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; brush over both sides of fish., Place fish in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 10-13 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CAJUN-STYLE FILLET OF CATFISH WITH SPICY BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Rinse fillets and ry well.
• Season each fillet with a mixture of salt, lemon pepper and cayenne.
• Rub oil in a 9x13" glass baking dish.
• Place fillets in prepared baking dish and top fillets with 4 Tablespoons of the melted butter.
• Sprinkle with fresh bread crumbs and 2 Tablespoons of the fresh lemon juice.
• Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes, just until fish flakes easily.
• Do not overcook.
• Butter Sauce: Combine all remaining butter and lemon juice with other sauce ingredients, except parsley and lemon slices for garnish.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place fillets on serving dish, top with butter sauce and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

CAJUN CATFISH

Steps:

• Wash the fish fillets and pat dry.
• In a bowl mix the ground wheat flakes and all the seasonings.
• Pour the dry mixture onto a piece of foil or wax paper, and dip the fillets into the seasoning, coating both sides.
• In a heavy cast iron fry pan heat the oil.
• Fry the fillets for 2 minutes on each side.
• Lay the fillets on a plate lined with a paper towel, cover with another paper towel, and pat to remove excess oil.

CAJUN CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the catfish fillets and Parmesan cheese.
• Place catfish in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Brush the catfish fillets with tomato sauce mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Broil fillets 4 inches from heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned.