Baked Catfish

Name: Baked Catfish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 garlic clove, minced

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Baked catfish makes a great alternative to the traditional fried version. It still has all the flavor, but it's lighter, easier to prepare, and won't make your home smell of fried fish.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Combine the first seven ingredients; sprinkle over fillets on both sides. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine the lemon juice, butter and garlic; drizzle over fillets.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 234 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 781mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.

Spice up August, National Catfish Month, with these well-seasoned fillets. A healthy twist on batter-fried catfish, the baked entree cuts the calories and saves the flavor. —Kathy Giannone, West Henrietta, NY

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