Baked Catfish Dijon Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Baked Catfish Dijon! This recipe delivers flaky, flavorful catfish baked to perfection with a tangy Dijon mustard sauce. A simple yet elegant dish that's sure to become a family favorite. Get ready for a burst of deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 414 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Catfish Dijon

  • 1 pound catfish fillets
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dry vermouth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • lemon wedges

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How to Make Baked Catfish Dijon

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange catfish fillets (about 1 pound) in a shallow baking dish.
  3. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Top with 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon dry vermouth, and 2-3 dashes of Tabasco sauce.
  7. Pour the Dijon sauce evenly over the baked catfish.
  8. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and lightly browned.
  9. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
  10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

35g

Carbs

5g

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