Pioneer Woman Baked Catfish

Pioneer Woman’s Baked Catfish recipe is made with catfish fillets coated in a blend of cornmeal and Cajun seasoning, baked for 15 minutes to perfection with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and served with lemon wedges.

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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Baked Catfish Recipe:

• Quick and easy preparation.
• Delivers a satisfying crunch with Cajun seasoning.
• Versatile enough for a family dinner or entertaining guests.
• A healthy alternative to fried catfish.

❓ What Is Pioneer Woman’s Baked Catfish Recipe?

Pioneer Woman’s Baked Catfish is a flavorful dish featuring catfish fillets coated in a mixture of cornmeal and Cajun seasoning, baked with olive oil, salt, and pepper until crispy, and served with lemon wedges.

🧂 Pioneer Woman Baked Catfish Ingredients

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 c. cornmeal
• 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
• 4 catfish fillets
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Lemon wedges, for serving

🧆 How To Make Pioneer Woman Baked Catfish

1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees and coat a large baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of oil. Whisk together the cornmeal and Cajun seasoning on a large plate.
2. Coat the catfish with seasoned cornmeal after seasoning it with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange the fish on a prepared baking sheet and coat it with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and the top is golden. Accompany with wedges of lemon.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Ensure even coating by patting the seasoning onto the catfish.
• Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste for varying spice levels.
• Preheat the baking sheet to enhance crispiness.
• Use fresh catfish for best results.

🍟 What To Serve With Baked Catfish?

Serve Baked Catfish with french fries, yellow rice, collard greens, potato rosti, coleslaw, hush puppies, grilled vegetables, baked beans, corn on the cob, mashed sweet potatoes, and red beans and rice.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Baked Catfish?

• In The Fridge: Keep leftover baked catfish in a tightly sealed container for 3 to 4 days.
• In The Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped leftover baked catfish fillets for 2 to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Baked Catfish?

• Oven: Reheat leftover baked catfish on a baking sheet at 275°F for 10 to 15 minutes until warmed through.
• Stove: Warm leftover baked catfish in a skillet for 5 minutes over medium heat, flipping occasionally.
• Microwave: Heat leftover baked catfish in a microwave-safe plate on low power in short 1-minute intervals, checking for the desired temperature.

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Pioneer Woman Baked Catfish Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 204
• Total Fat 10g
• Saturated Fat 2.2g
• Cholesterol 94mg
• Sodium 607mg
• Potassium 520mg
• Total Carbohydrate 0.1g
• Dietary Fiber 0g
• Sugar 0.1g
• Protein 26g