Spicy Oven-Baked Catfish - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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7 large catfish fillets
2 -3 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 cups dry breadcrumbs (or even better, use panko breadcrumbs)
5 large egg whites, room temperature (beaten until frothy)
Preparation
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For the fish; wash the fish fillets under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.
In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
In a bowl whisk or beat egg whites until foamy.
Dip the fillets into egg whites, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the fillets in one layer onto a well-greased wire rack that is set on a large baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish is golden brown (do not overbake).
LEMON CREAM SAUCE; in a bowl mix together one 8-ounce container of sour cream (low-fat is okay) 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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