This is the best catfish ever! It's fast to prepare, and the cayenne adds a little zip. The golden cornmeal and herb coating keeps the fillets moist and gives them traditional appeal without the fat that comes from frying. —Ellen De Munnik, Chesterfield, Michigan
Flavorful Catfish Fillets
Flavorful Catfish Fillets
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon each salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound catfish fillets
- Lemon wedges, optional
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk buttermilk and mustard until blended. In another bowl, combine cornmeal and seasonings. Dip fillets into buttermilk mixture, then into cornmeal mixture.
- Place 1 in. apart on a wire rack coated with cooking spray. Place rack on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
3 ounces cooked fish: 204 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 623mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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