Crusty Catfish Delight Recipe

Mediterranean-style Crusty Catfish Delight! This easy one-pan bake recipe combines flaky white catfish with juicy tomatoes and tender orzo pasta for a flavor explosion. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight meal and easily adaptable to your taste. Discover a new favorite with this surprisingly simple yet incredibly delicious recipe!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 738.6 kcal
Protein 96g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crusty Catfish Delight

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How to Make Crusty Catfish Delight

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the orzo pasta with olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the orzo mixture evenly in a baking dish.
  4. Arrange the catfish fillets on top of the orzo.
  5. Scatter the halved cherry or grape tomatoes over the catfish.
  6. Drizzle the catfish and tomatoes with lemon juice.
  7. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and feta cheese over the entire dish.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the catfish is cooked through and the orzo is tender.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Crusty Catfish Delight!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

30g

Carbs

22g