Catfish Parmesan

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

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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