Best Sybil Arants Catfish Baked With Cheese Recipes

CATFISH BAKED IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lay a 2 1/2-foot-long sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet, letting the ends hang off. Lay another sheet of foil perpendicular on top. Rinse the couscous in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water. Mix the olive oil, paprika and 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pile the couscous in the center of the foil; toss with 1/2 tablespoon of the seasoned oil and spread in an 8-inch-square layer.
• Brush the fish fillets on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the seasoned oil and arrange side by side on top of the couscous. Toss the lemon slices, parsley, red onion, tomatoes, garlic and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon seasoned oil in a bowl, then scatter evenly over the fish and couscous. Drizzle with 2/3 cup water, then bring the opposite ends of the foil together, fold over and crimp closed to make a sealed packet. Transfer the foil packet (on the baking sheet) to the oven and bake 25 minutes.
• Open the foil packet; divide the fish among plates. Toss the couscous and vegetables; serve with the fish. Sprinkle with the lemon juice.

CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Wipe fish dry.
• Combine cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a shallow dish.
• Combine egg and milk in a shallow dish.
• Dip fish in egg mixture, then in flour mixture, turning to coat.
• Arrange in a single layer in a baking dish.
• Pour the butter over the fish.
• Top with the almonds, if using.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.

CATFISH PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Dip catfish in butter, then in crumb mixture. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

SYBIL ARANT'S CATFISH BAKED WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Wipe the catfish dry.
• Blend together the cheese, flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
• Combine the egg and milk in a flat dish.
• Dip the fillets in the egg mixture and then coat with the cheese mixture. Arrange the fillets in one layer in a baking dish and pour the butter over all. Sprinkle with the almonds. Place in the oven and bake 20 minutes.