Description
A flavorful and aromatic recipe for Citrus & Herb Oven-Baked Catfish that is simple to prepare and bursting with zesty citrus flavors. The catfish fillets are marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon, orange, garlic, and herbs, then baked to perfection for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon and orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the catfish: Place the catfish fillets in the baking dish and spoon the citrus herb mixture evenly over each. Add lemon and orange slices on top.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until the catfish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Rest and serve: Remove from oven, let rest, and garnish with herbs or citrus zest before serving.
Notes
- This dish goes well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a simple salad.
- For extra flavor, squeeze fresh citrus juice over the fish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
