This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serve it. The fish is moist and flakey, the coating crisp, crunchy and flecked with paprika.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or blackened seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 2 catfish or tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients.
- Dip fillets in cornmeal mixture to coat both sides. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake until fish begins to flake easily with a fork, 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 fillet: 242 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
