Skip to main content
Epicurious

Catfish with Cornmeal-Mustard Topping

This easy, no-mess weeknight dish simply requires spreading a bit of mustard over catfish fillets, sprinkling them lightly with a garlicky paprika-cornmeal mixture, and popping them in the oven.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces fish per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
4 catfish fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
8 to 12 drops red hot-pepper sauce (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly spray the foil with cooking spray. Place the fish on the foil so the fillets don’t touch. Spread the mustard over the tops.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, stir together the cornmeal, paprika, and garlic powder. Sprinkle over the fish.

    Step 4

    Bake for 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with the salt, and then with the parsley and hot-pepper sauce.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 127

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 3.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 66mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 151mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 4g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 0g

    Step 17

    Protein: 19g

    Step 18

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    3 Very Lean Meat

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals
TagsCatfishFishSeafoodCornmealFlourMainDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeQuickEasyOven BakeKwanzaaCookbooks
Read More
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Béchamel Sauce
This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.
Oxtail Guisado
A slow-simmering, comforting braise delivering healing to both body and soul.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.
Dulce de Leche
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Gourmet’s Classic Ratatouille
Summer’s best produce cooked into one vibrant, silky, flavor-packed dish.