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Cajun Pecan Catfish

This is one of our favorite recipes. Just serve with a side salad and biscuits, with mixed fruit for dessert.

—JAN WILKINS BLYTHEVILLE, AR



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning and thyme. In another bowl, combine pecans, cheese, bread crumbs, parsley and 1 tablespoon oil mixture.

2. Place catfish on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with remaining oil mixture. Spread pecan mixture over fillets. Bake 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

PAIR IT!

Honey Mustard Coleslaw is a classic go-with for fish.