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Fried catfish with side salad.
Heartland Catfish

Breaded Catfish

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 2 catfish fillets
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of oil on a large baking sheet.
  3. On a large plate, combine cornmeal and Cajun seasoning. Season catfish with salt and pepper, then dredge fish in seasoned cornmeal, pressing to coat.
  4. Place fish on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
  5. Bake until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, 17 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.