Catfish With Lemon Recipes

BLACKENED CATFISH WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Place the fish fillets in a large bowl and drizzle olive oil over them, let stand for 30 minutes.
• Combine spices in a 9-inch pie plate.
• Heat a cast iron skillet upside down over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until very hot.
• Turn on vent fan during cooking to eliminate smoke.
• Using a hot pad, turn pan right side up.
• Remove fish fillets from oil and drain.
• Dip each fillet into seasonings and coat each side evenly.
• Put fillets in hot skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning only once.

LEMON PEPPER BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
• Place a catfish fillet in the cornmeal dish. Coat completely. Remove to a lined baking sheet. Repeat for remaining fish.
• Bake at 400° for 20-25 min, until fish is cooked through, golden, and flaky.

CATFISH WITH LEMON, CAPERS AND OREGANO (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Spray the rack of a broiler pan with nonstick spray; preheat broiler.
• Put the catfish on the prepared rack. Lightly spray the fish with nonstick spray and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Broil the fish 5 inches from the heat just until opaque in the center, about 8 minutes. (Tip: To check if the fish is cooked properly, slit the thickest part of fish fillets with a thin-bladed knife. Peek inside; the flesh should be opaque and should flake easily.).
• Meanwhile, whisk the lemon zest and juice, orange juice, capers, oil, oregano, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
• Divide the cucumbers among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 fillet; drizzle evenly with the dressing.

LEMON-PEPPER CATFISH

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, butter and Worcestershire sauce. Add the fish; seal bag and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Sprinkle fish with salt and lemon-pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, fish, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SHELLI'S LEMON PEPPER CATFISH

Steps:

• Melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green onions, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in the hot oil until vegetables are softened, about 2 minutes. Stir lemon juice and 1/4 cup brown sugar into green onion mixture, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes more.
• Place catfish fillets into the skillet; cook until catfish easily flakes with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer catfish to a plate and pour remaining lemon juice sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.

STEAMED LEMON CATFISH WITH VEGETABLES AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter and saute the rice until golden brown. Stir in the water and seasoning packet, heat until boiling. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add the frozen vegetables and heat till boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Place the fish fillets on top of the veggie-rice mixture. Sprinkle with the lemon-pepper seasoning, lemon juice, and parsley.
• Reduce the heat and cover; let steam about 10 minutes or until the fish flakes when forked and the vegetables are tender.

OVEN-BAKED LEMON CATFISH

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with foil then spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a bowl mix the fine dry breadcrumbs with seasoned salt black pepper and cayenne.
• In a bowl combine the mayo, buttermilk, lemon rind, lemon juice, dill and garlic until well combined.
• Brush the fillets on both sides with the mayo mixture.
• Coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Place the fillets into prepared baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with more seasoned salt and black pepper if desired.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.