Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce Recipe

Crispy, golden-brown oven-fried catfish fillets, bursting with flavor! This easy recipe delivers juicy fish with a perfectly crunchy coating, served alongside a vibrant dill tartar sauce. Ready in under 45 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight meal or impressive dinner party dish. Get ready to experience catfish like never before!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 565.8 kcal
Protein 58g
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Ingredients for Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce

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How to Make Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  3. Cut each catfish fillet crosswise into halves.
  4. Season fish fillets generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Dip each fish fillet in the melted butter, ensuring it's fully coated, then dredge in the panko breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  6. Arrange the breaded catfish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  8. Meanwhile, prepare the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon capers.
  9. Season the tartar sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Once the fish is cooked, carefully transfer it to serving plates.
  11. Serve the oven-fried catfish immediately, topped with a generous dollop of the dill tartar sauce.
  12. Recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

62g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce?

Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce takes about 47 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 32 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce?

Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce has approximately 565.8 calories per serving, with about 58 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 59 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce?

The key ingredients for Oven Fried Catfish With Dill Tartar Sauce are Dry Breadcrumbs, Butter, Catfish Fillets, Mayonnaise, Sweet Pickle Relish, Fresh Dill. See the full list with measurements above.

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