📝 Description
Baked Cajun Catfish is a flavorful Southern-inspired seafood dish made with tender catfish fillets coated in bold Cajun seasoning and baked until perfectly flaky and juicy.
😋 Flavor & Experience
Smoky Cajun spices, juicy flaky fish, and a touch of heat balanced with lemon and butter. Bold, savory, slightly spicy, and incredibly satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
4 catfish fillets 🐟
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter 🧈
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning 🌶️
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper
Lemon wedges 🍋
Fresh parsley 🌿
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. 🔥 Preheat oven
Set oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 🐟 Season fish
Pat catfish dry and rub with olive oil or butter.
3. 🌶️ Add Cajun spices
Mix Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat fish evenly.
4. 🔥 Bake
Place fillets on a lined baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes until flaky.
5. 🍋 Finish & serve
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and garnish with parsley.
⏱️ Time
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 18 min | Total: 28 min
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Kcal: 290 | Protein: 32g | Servings: 4
