Traditionally catfish is usually deep-fried in hot oil, which can be unhealthy. Baked Catfish is a much healthier version of catfish. It is seasoned with salt and pepper, dusted with spicy Cajun-flavored cornmeal, and then baked until it is crispy and flaky. Unfortunately, we could not serve this baked catfish on its own, so we decided to do it with Cajun fries and coleslaw.
The Cajun fries are coated with olive oil and seasoned with chili powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and oregano, then baked until they are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The coleslaw combines Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar-free sweetener, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt. It adds a refreshing flavor that balances the spicy flavors of the Cajun fries and the baked catfish. All in all, this baked catfish is perfectly delicious and satisfying.
Is catfish good in the oven?
Yes, catfish is delicious when it's baked in the oven. It's also much healthier than traditional fried catfish.
How long should catfish be in the oven for?
Catfish should be baked for 12-15 minutes. Any longer than 15 minutes and the catfish will start to dry out, resulting in tough fish.
What do you bake catfish on?
This baked catfish is baked on a greased baking sheet. However, you can also bake the catfish in a greased skillet, but it will be much harder to remove the fish from the skillet.
How do you know when baked catfish is done?
Catfish is done cooking when it has a temperature of 145 °F. The catfish has an opaque color, and it flakes easily with a fork.
Ingredients
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Granular Sugar-Free Sweetener
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 bag 14 oz. shredded Coleslaw Mix
3 medium Russet Potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch fries
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Cornmeal
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
4 Catfish Fillets
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 ground Black Pepper
Lemon slices for serving
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