🐟🔥 Blackened Catfish (Oven Baked)

Simple, flavorful catfish baked with bold seasoning and fresh lemon.

This Blackened Catfish is a quick and easy way to get that bold, seasoned flavor without standing over the stove. Catfish filets are coated in oil, seasoned generously with blackened seasoning, and baked with fresh lemon and parsley until tender and flaky.

It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes
Servings: 3–4

🛒 Ingredients

• 3–4 catfish filets
• 1–2 tbsp oil
• Blackened seasoning (to taste)
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Optional:

• Cajun seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Butter (for extra richness)

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 375°F.

2️⃣ Prepare the Catfish

Place catfish filets in a baking dish.

Drizzle with oil and rub evenly over each filet.

3️⃣ Season

Season generously with blackened seasoning.

Add additional seasoning if desired for extra flavor.

4️⃣ Add Lemon & Herbs

Top each filet with lemon slices and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

5️⃣ Bake

Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, or until:

• Fish flakes easily with a fork
• Edges are slightly crisp

6️⃣ Serve

Serve hot with fresh lemon juice squeezed over the top.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

This blackened catfish pairs well with:

• Dirty rice
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Steamed vegetables
• Cornbread
• Side salad

🔥 Flavor Tip

For a deeper “blackened” flavor, broil for the last 2–3 minutes to slightly crisp the edges.

💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ Quick and easy
✔ Bold blackened flavor
✔ Light but satisfying
✔ Perfect for weeknights