Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or water

Method

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.
  • Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.