Baked Herb Catfish

Name: Baked Herb Catfish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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 reduced-fat butter, melted; 1 garlic clove, minced

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

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 reduced-fat 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.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 249 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 706mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Herb Baked Catfish in Country Woman August/September 2009

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pajamaangel

Apr 13, 2017

I am not a big fan of fish, but I used the Tilapia we had on hand and I thought it was really good. I will eat fish if made this way for sure. Thanks!
muffbear74

Jan 24, 2015

Nice blend of herbs; fish turned out moist and flavorful.
kimspacc

Aug 22, 2014

Yum! I made this recipe with flounder and omitted the salt. It was still delicious, and the fish was very tender.
TexasR

Oct 27, 2013

We really like this, the spice mix was not to much The butter combo adds another great layer of flavor. (My fillets were a little thick so I did cook longer than suggested)
TyRo2011

May 15, 2011

My family loves this recipe. Such a wonderful change to the fried version we usually eat! Going to make again and again!
Kim of MS

Mar 29, 2011

I found this recipe a nice change from the usual southern fried catfish although my DH and MIL did not. I did add 1/4 tsp dried crushed rosemary and served it with the Herb Rice Recipe, but added 2 Tbsp lemon juice after the rice was cooked. Served with a salad and it was excellent!! Will be marked as a favorite in 'My Recipe Box'.