Spicy And Crispy Catfish Fillets Recipes

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first four ingredients. Pat fillets dry; dip in butter, then coat with crumb mixture. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Steps:

• Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Season fish with Old Bay seasoning.
• In a shallow dish, whisk the buttermilk and egg to combine.
• Dip the fillets in the buttermilk, then coat on both sides with the breadcrumbs.
• Arrange in single layer on the baking sheet.
• Spray the fillets with the cooking oil and bake for 8 minutes.
• Carefully turn the fillets and spray again with the oil; continue to bake until crispy, about 8 minutes longer.

Steps:

• Combine garlic, salt, black and red peppers, paprika and oil in a small bowl. Press pepper mixture onto catfish.
• Place fillets in a baking pan and broil until opaque in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.

Steps:

• Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a large baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.
• In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Place the panko in another wide, shallow dish. Sprinkle the fillets all over with the Old Bay seasoning.
• Working with one fillet at a time, coat it on both sides with the egg mixture and allow the excess to drip off. Place it in the panko, and coat on both sides. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fillets, arranging them on the baking sheet in a staggered formation so they all fit. Spray the fillets with the vegetable oil.
• Bake for 8 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip the fillets and spray them again with oil. Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes more. Serve with lemon slices.