Catfish Parmesan

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Recipe by Mrs. W.D. Baker, Starkville, Mississippi

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 22, 2023

Mississippi is the nation's largest producer of farm-raised catfish. My family loves this dish, and asks for it often. One reason I like it is it's so simple to prepare. —Mrs. W.D. Baker, Starkville, Mississippi

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon each pepper, dried oregano and basil
  • 6 fresh or frozen catfish fillets (3 to 5 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges
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Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and seasonings. Dip catfish in butter, then in crumb mixture. Arrange in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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