Flavorful Catfish Fillets Recipe

This recipe delivers crispy, flavorful catfish fillets in just 25 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's easily adaptable to other firm white fish like cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi. The buttermilk brine adds incredible tenderness, while the crunchy cornmeal coating delivers a satisfying texture. Get ready for a taste of home-style deliciousness!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 223.3 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Flavorful Catfish Fillets 15

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Flavorful Catfish Fillets

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Flavorful Catfish Fillets? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Flavorful Catfish Fillets

  1. Preheat your broiler to high heat.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard until smooth.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, combine 1 cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Dip each catfish fillet (about 1 pound total) into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Lightly grease a wire rack with cooking spray and place it on a baking sheet. Arrange the coated fillets on the rack, leaving about 1 inch between each.
  6. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of your broiler, about 4 inches from the heat source. Broil for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your favorite sides. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

10g

Carbs

4g