I posted a fish recipe a week or so ago and noted I was looking for some recipes to try. A friend of mine on facebook sent me this recipe and told me how much her family liked this so I had to give it a try.

Source: A Friend(Thanks Marissa!)

Prep/Cook time: 30 minutes

  • 1 lb catfish fillets, cut into small pcs (I'll take a full size fillet and cut into about 6 pieces or so)

  • 1/4-1/2 cup ranch dressing(Marissa said french dressing works well too)

  • 1/4 c cornmeal

  • 1/4 c dry breadcrumbs

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper


Heat oven to 450. I take foil and cover my broiler pan, then cut holes through the slots to make clean up easy, spray foil covered pan (or just the pan);mix dry ingredients. Lightly brush dressing on fish, coat in dry mixture. Place fish on pan, bake uncovered for 15-18 min or until flakes easily.

Yield: 4 servings

I sat in amazement(and excitement!) as my son ate quite a bit of this! Its easy and had great flavor. My husband and I where not fond of the catfish but I am going to try it with cod or salmon next time. I think this coating would work great with a lot of different kinds of fish.