Skillet Catfish
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Servings
4
servingsCooking time
18
minutesCatfish fillets are coated in a spicy cornmeal rub and pan-fried until browned to perfection. Try substituting with cod or tilapia for delicious variety.
Ingredients
1/8 cup cornmeal
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 black pepper
4 4 oz. catfish filets
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 lemon or lime (quartered)
Directions
- Make the spice rub. Put the cornmeal, oregano, cayenne pepper, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper on a plate and combine well.
- Dredge both sides of the catfish in the spice mixture.
- Put the skillet on the stove and turn the heat to high. Â
- When the skillet is hot, add the oil. Add the fish and cook about 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked throughout.
- Serve right away garnished with lemon or lime wedges.
Notes
- Use cod or tilapia instead of catfish.
