Baked Catfish w/Butter Sauce
Ingredients
Catfish:
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6 catfish fillets (skinless)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon lemon pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons corn oil
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12 tablespoons margarine, divided
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1 cup bread crumbs
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Butter Sauce:
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ cup green onions, chopped
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1 teaspoon sweet basil
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6 lemon slices
Directions
Catfish:
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Preheat oven to 400°. Combine the spices together in a small bowl; season fillets with spice mixture.
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Spray a 9x13 glass-baking dish with PAM spray; place fillets in dish and top with 4 tablespoons butter.
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Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and fish flakes easily when touched with a fork. Do not overcook.
Butter Sauce:
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Combine remaining butter and lemon juice with ingredients; simmer for 5 minutes.
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Place fillets on serving platter; top with butter sauce and garnish with lemon slices.
