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Oven fried fish fillets on a white platter with lemon wedges
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Oven Fried Fish Recipe

My oven fried fish recipe tastes just like the real thing without the frying! I keep the batter perfectly seasoned and crunchy and golden with the fish inside flaky, tender and moist.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • Non-stick olive oil spray
  • 2/3 cup fine yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 pound catfish fillets or other fish like tilapia, flounder, and cod

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper liberally sprayed with non-stick oil spray. I usually use olive oil spray but any other neutral spray will work.
  • In a brown bag or ziploc bag, add cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, and paprika and shake together.
  • In a deep pie plate or large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.
  • Add each fillet into beaten eggs on both sides, then add into the cornmeal breading and shake liberally to coat well. Place the fillet on the coated baking sheet. Repeat with each fillet.
  • Liberally spray the tops of each fillet with non-stick baking spray coating the fish well until completely covered in spray. Bake for 25-30 minutes depending on thickness of fillets until golden brown but still juicy in the inside.
  • Remove fish and cool for 5 minutes then serve with lemon and chopped parsley.

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Notes

To Store

To store any leftovers, allow it to cool completely and then place it in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
When reheating, warm it in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 to 15 minutes to help recrisp the coating and ensure the fish heats through evenly. An air fryer also works really well.  Avoid the microwave as it can make the fish soggy.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1010mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.9mg