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Skillet Catfish

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Skillet Catfish.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 4-ounce catfish filets
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon or lime

Instructions

  1. Make the spice rub. Put the cornmeal, oregano, cayenne pepper, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper on a plate and combine well.
  2. Dredge both sides of the catfish in the spice mixture.
  3. Put the skillet on the stove and turn the heat to high.
  4. When the skillet is hot, add the oil. Add the fish and cook about 4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked throughout.
  5. Serve right away garnished with lemon or lime wedges.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size4 ounce
calories160 calories
protein15g
carbohydrate6g
fat8g
saturated Fat2g
fiber1g
sugar1g
sodium392mg
cholesterol52mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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