Baked Catfish Recipe

Name: Baked Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 dressed catfish (3 to 4 lb.); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 c. soft bread cubes (or corn bread); 2 Tbsp. snipped parsley; broth (recipe follows); 1 Tbsp. pickle relish; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine, melted; 6 slices lean salt pork

Servings: persons

1 dressed catfish (3 to 4 lb.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. soft bread cubes (or corn bread)
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
broth (recipe follows)
1 Tbsp. pickle relish
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. butter or margarine, melted
6 slices lean salt pork

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Wash catfish in cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
3
Rub cavity with salt and pepper.
4
Mix bread cubes, parsley, pickle relish, egg, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
5
Spoon lightly into cavity.
6
Close opening with skewers; lace with string.
7
Brush fish with butter.
8
Cut 3 slits in each side and place a slice of salt pork in each slit.
9
Place fish in greased shallow baking dish; bake uncovered, spooning broth over fish occasionally until fish flakes easily with fork (45 to 60 minutes).
10
Note:
11
Can substitute trout, bass or red snapper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 dressed catfish (3 to 4 lb.), 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, 2 c. soft bread cubes (or corn bread), and more.

Yes, Baked Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Catfish

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