Baked Catfish Recipes

Thanks for checking out our baked catfish recipes. Catfish is one of the most underused fish on the market simply because many people feel that they do not know how to prepare it when it is actually extremely simple to work with. This recipe is great for anybody who loves dishes with heat and flavor but without the spiciness.

The cumin and saffron give this delicious fish a great middle-Eastern flair that few other dishes have. Remember to use the same white wine that you would use for drinking to make the recipe turn out properly. The key is to only marinate the fish for fifteen minutes so that the citrus acids do not cook the fish before it goes in the oven.

• • ½ tsp freshly grated lime rind (avoid the bitter white pith)
• • 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice (from same lime as the rind came from)
• • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (pulp and seeds strained out)
• • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (pick one of the fruitier varieties available in stores)
• • 3 cloves of garlic, pressed or minced
• • 1 pinch saffron, crumbled
• • 2 tsp ground cumin
• • ¼ tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• • 3 lbs catfish fillets divided into 8 portions
• • ½ cup dry but flavorful white wine

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat in preparation for frying catfish before baking.

Prepare rimmed baking sheet by lining with foil and greasing the foil to prevent sticking.

Drain fish but keep marinade aside. Transfer fish from baking dish to skillet, placing the presentation side down. Fry fish just until golden, which should take about three minutes. This is easier if done in small batches.

Transfer fish from pan to baking sheet. Place golden side up on sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes when tested using a fork. To keep heat in, use foil to form a tent over fish while you prepare sauce.

Heat skillet on medium-high heat. Warm reserved marinade with white wine and any juices that have come out of the fish. Bring sauce to a boil and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Make sure juice has reduced to ½ cup measure.

Serve sauce over fish.

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