Cornmeal Crusted Oven Fried Catfish (ww Core)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup nonfat milk
• 2 -3 drops hot sauce
• 4 (8 ounce) catfish fillets
• 1 lb asparagus, steamed
• 1 lemon, cut into quarters

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• 2 in a shallow bowl combine the cornmeal with all the powdered spices listed. in a second bowl add the milk and hot sauce (if desired).
• 3 dredge the cleaned catfish fillets in the milk, then dip into the cornmeal coating on both sides. you may need to press down a bit to make sure the cornmeal adheres to the fish.
• 4 place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and give the tops a light shot of cooking spray for crispness.
• 5 bake for 15 minutes, until cooked through. remove from oven and let cool for a minute before serving.
• 6 plate with 1/4 asparagus and a lemon wedge.