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Baked Catfish

This is a very easy and delicious baked fish recipe that takes so little time to prepare and bake!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Cornmeal
  • 2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 4 Catfish Fillets
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the over to 425 degrees F (I use convection bake).
  • In a bowl, combine cornmeal, old bay seasoning, cumin and paprika. Whisk all ingredients.
  • Season catfish with seal and pepper. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat.
  • Lay baking parchment on a baking sheet, place fish on baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Bake until golden, approximately 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

In the cornmeal mixture, feel free to get creative! I found I like this mixture of spices but there are plenty of other options to mix in. Some possible examples:
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Chili Powder
  • Lemon Pepper
  • Turmeric
Keyword Baked, Catfish, Fish