Southern-Style Oven-Fried Catfish
I have served this to many a friend from the South, and it is always a winner! Serve with coleslaw and oven-baked french fries, and you'll have a healthy, tasty meal!
Ingredient
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into serving pieces
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1 cup cornmeal
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2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or water
Direction
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Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.
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Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.
