Catfish Baked Lemon Dill Catfish

Submitted by Tim_John

"I have this a few times a year, you can do it on the grill,skillet or in the oven.The lemon and dill add a wonderful taste to the farm raised catfish."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10

ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb

directions

1. 1.Stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon rind, lemon juice, dill, and garlic in a small bowl.
2. 2.Place half of mayonnaise mixture in another small bowl to serve with fish; cover and chill until ready to serve.
3. 3.Rinse fillets, and pat dry with paper towels. Brush the catfish fillets evenly with remaining half of mayonnaise mixture; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.
4. 4.Dredge fillets in breadcrumbs. Arrange fillets on a lightly greased rack in an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.
5. 5.Bake at 425°F (220°C) or until fish flakes with a fork and is opaque throughout,about 15 minutes to 20 minutes,no longer.
6. 6.Serve the baked catfish fillets immediately with chilled mayonnaise mixture.