Oven-Baked Lemon Catfish

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"You can use about 1 tablespoon fresh dill in place of the dried if desired. I add in about 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture but that is optional. This is also good with other meaty fish fillets too! Double the recipe for more than 4 fillets."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 fillets

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
• 2 -4 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 4 large catfish fillets
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons seasoning salt (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (can use more)
• 1 1⁄4 cups dry breadcrumbs (use fine breadcrumbs)

directions

1. Set oven to 425 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil then spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a bowl mix the fine dry breadcrumbs with seasoned salt black pepper and cayenne.
4. In a bowl combine the mayo, buttermilk, lemon rind, lemon juice, dill and garlic until well combined.
5. Brush the fillets on both sides with the mayo mixture.
6. Coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Place the fillets into prepared baking sheet.
8. Sprinkle with more seasoned salt and black pepper if desired.
9. Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.

Reviews

[Simply Sizzlin wSue]

Yes, loved it !! Delish ! Will make again....I added a bit of Smoked Paprika...also used Greek yogurt instead of Mayo...for health reasons. All the same, wouldn't of put it together this way without this recipe. Thank you !

 

[mama smurf]

My review didn't post so here I go again....made this for Zaar Cookbook Tag and I cut the recipe in half and like Parsley added a little sugar to the lemon mixture and used fresh dill and some fresh Parmesan cheese as you recommended. Delicious! Thank you again for a wonderful dish!

 

[Carol417]

What did I do wrong I was so excited with this recipe and my dish tasted bland.

 

[Koechin Chef]

This recipe is delicious! I made it both with catfish and tilapia. Thanks for posting.

 

[Marsha D.]

Delicious catfish recipe! Our fillets were nice and moist. We liked the flavor of the lemon,dill and minced garlic. I used seasoned breadcrumbs for that was all I had on hand. I made recipe#280997 to go along with the fish. Thank You for sharing the recipe!