Crunchy Baked Catfish With Cornbread Stuffing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (shake well and divide)
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (divided) or 4 teaspoons blackening seasoning (divided)
2 lbs catfish fillets (about 2 large or 4 small fillets)
3 tablespoons butter, melted (divided)
1 cup hot water
fresh thyme, Chopped (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F.
COATING: Stir together 1 cup stuffing mix and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning in a small bowl, crushing any larger pieces with your fingers (this might be less messy if done in a zip-loc baggie).
FISH: Rinse fish and pat dry; brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter and roll in coating.
Place in a shallow dish and sprinkle with any remaining coating.
Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, approximately 20 minutes.
TOPPING: While fish is baking, stir together remaining stuffing mix, Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons butter and water in a small bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
When fish is cooked, cover with topping & a sprinkle of thyme and serve.