Catfish fillets are dipped
in melted butter mixed with lemon juice and then dredged in seasoned
bread crumbs, topped with thinly sliced lemon and baked.
Lemon
Catfish
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dillweed
1 pound catfish
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 lemon
- In a pie pan, combine
melted butter and lemon juice; set aside.
- In another pie pan, combine
dry bread crumbs, lemon pepper, seasoned salt, and dillweed.
- Rinse catfish and pat
dry.
- Dip first in the butter
mixture, then the bread crumbs, turning to coat evenly. Place
in an ungreased baking dish. Drizzle any remaining butter mixture
on top and sprinkle with paprika. Top with thin slices of 1 lemon,
reserving the remaining for garnish.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C)
for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
Makes 4 servings.
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