OVEN BAKED ALMOND CRUSTED CATFISH FILLETS

Oven Baked Almond Crusted Catfish Fillets image

Provided by Catnip46

Time 27m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
2 lbs catfish fillets
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cajun spices
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup dry breadcrumbs (unseasoned)

Steps:

Set oven rack slightly above the middle of the oven and preheat to 500.
Cut the catfish fillets into serving size pieces.
Place the milk in a bowl and whisk the egg into it.
Add the Cajun spice, minced onion and black pepper to the milk/egg mixture.
In a separate flat dish, mix the bread crumbs and the sliced almonds. Dip the fish pieces into the seasoned egg wash, then coat them with bread crumb/almond mixture.
Place the coated catfish fillets on a well greased (olive oil or similar oil) flat baking pan.
Pour the melted butter evenly over the fillets.
Place the baking pan on rack and bake for 10-12 min or until fish flakes easily. It is better not to over-cook fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.2, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 205.9, Sodium 554, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 43.4