Baked Catfish
This is a quick oven-baked Cajun catfish recipe: fillets are seasoned, dredged in a cornmeal-Cajun mixture, and drizzled with oil before baking. It bakes at 425°F for about 15 minutes until golden and flaky, then is served with lemon wedges.
Equipment
- Oven
- Tongs or Spatula
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 Catfish fillets
- Cornmeal
- Cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons oil divided
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil onto a large baking sheet. On a large plate, combine cornmeal and Cajun seasoning. Season catfish with salt and pepper, then dredge in the seasoned cornmeal, pressing to coat.
- Place fish on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bake until golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.