Best Crispy Broiled Catfish Fillets Recipes

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CRISPY CATFISH FILLETS



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This recipe can also be used for other kinds of fish. It's lowfat, and I got it from Cooking Light Magazine several years ago.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Catfish

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons light ranch salad dressing
2 egg whites
6 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 -6 ounces catfish fillets
cooking spray
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine dressing and egg whites, whisk well.
  • Combine cornmeal, parmesan, flour, pepper and salt in shallow dish.
  • Pat fish dry, dip in egg mixture and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
  • Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake 8-12 minutes each side until lightly browned and fish flakes easily.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

CREOLE BROILED CATFISH



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This Creole broiled catfish provides a different technique to cook the fish instead of the traditional fried version. Serve with sautéed vegetables and brown rice.

Provided by Adrian Miller

Categories     Main Dish Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 (8 ounce) fillets catfish
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon seasoned pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder with parsley
1 tablespoon spicy seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Position a rack 5 inches below the heating element of an oven and preheat the broiler to high.
  • Rinse the fish fillets under cold running water and pat them dry. Brush both sides with oil and arrange them in a single layer on a broiler pan lined with aluminum foil.
  • Mix together the seasoned pepper, garlic powder, and seasoned salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over one side of the fish.
  • Broil for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully turn the fish over. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture. Continue broiling until the fish is opaque in the center, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 990.9 mg

LIME BROILED CATFISH



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To serve a reduced-calorie dish that is ready in about 15 minutes, I came up with this fast, simple recipe. I think the lime juice adds a different fresh flavor to the mild taste of the fish. -Nick Nicholson, Clarksdale, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Lime slices or wedges, optional
Fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the lime juice, salt if desired, pepper and garlic powder. Remove from the heat and set aside. , Place fillets in a shallow baking pan. Brush each fillet generously with lime-butter sauce. Broil for 5-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Remove to a warm serving dish; spoon pan juices over each fillet. Garnish with lime slices and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 14g fat, Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate, Fiber 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges, Protein 1 fat.

CAJUN BAKED CATFISH



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This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika. -Jim Gales, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 catfish or tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients., Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika., Bake until fish begins to flake easily with fork, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH



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Looking for a seafood dinner? Then check out this crispy and baked catfish recipe - a delicious dinner that's ready in 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound catfish, flounder or other delicate-texture fish fillets
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup French or ranch dressing

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
  • Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
  • Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 450 mg

BROILED FISH



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Mother's secret in preparing this dish was to butter the fish before dusting it with flour. That seals in the moisture and makes the fish so succulent. -Ann Berg, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 orange roughy, red snapper, catfish or trout fillets (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place fish on a broiler rack that has been coated with cooking spray. Drizzle 3 tablespoons butter over fillets; dust with flour and sprinkle with paprika. , Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until fish just begins to brown. Combine lemon juice, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and remaining butter; pour over fish. Broil 5 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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