Oven Fried Catfish with Dill Tartar Sauce
Delight your taste buds with this irresistible Oven Fried Catfish with Dill Tartar Sauce—a healthier spin on a Southern classic. This recipe features tender catfish fillets marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, then coated in a crispy blend of yellow cornmeal and panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with a flavorful mix of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Baked to golden perfection, the fish achieves a satisfying crunch without the mess of deep frying. Paired with a creamy homemade dill tartar sauce bursting with the tangy flavors of pickles, fresh dill, lemon juice, and capers, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Quick to make in just 40 minutes, this easy, oven-baked seafood recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it hot with a side of coleslaw or roasted veggies for a complete meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- olive oil spray
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon capers, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt (for tartar sauce)
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper (for tartar sauce)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly spray it with olive oil spray.
In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge the catfish fillets in the mixture and let them marinate while you prepare the coating.
In another shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Remove each catfish fillet from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge it in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating. Place each coated fillet onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the fillets with olive oil spray to help with browning.
Bake the catfish in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden and crisp, and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is baking, prepare the dill tartar sauce. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely chopped dill pickle, fresh dill, lemon juice, chopped capers, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Once the catfish is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Serve the oven-fried catfish hot with the dill tartar sauce on the side, along with optional lemon wedges for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4302 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.3 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 97.7 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 363 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
