Pesto-Crusted Catfish
6 (1 serving = 5 ounces)
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Description
Love catfish, but craving some crunch? Cook it up in a coating of pesto sauce mixed with flaky panko bread crumbs, mozzarella, onion and spices!
Directions
- Mix all the seasonings in small bowl and begin to sprinkle even amounts on both sides of fish.
- Spread equal amounts of pesto (1 teaspoon each) on topside of filets and set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix cheese, oil and bread crumbs and dredge pesto side of fish in mixture until well coated.
- Grease or spray baking sheet tray liberally with oil and lay fish pesto side up on sheet tray leaving space between filets.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes at 400° F or until desired brownness on bottom rack.
- Let rest for 10 minutes after cooking and removing from tray to prevent fish from breaking.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories312 cal
- Total Fat16 g
- Saturated Fat3 g
- Trans Fat0 mg
- Cholesterol83 mg
- Sodium272 mg
- Carbohydrates15 g
- Protein26 g
- Phosphorus417 mg
- Potassium576 mg
- Dietary Fiber0.8 g
- Calcium80 mg
Ingredients
- 2 pounds catfish (boned and filleted) 6 5-ounce pieces
- 4 teaspoons pesto
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper