Name: Catfish Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound catfish; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon oregano; 1/8 teaspoon basil; 1/2 cup buttermilk

Catfish Parmesan

I really enjoy finding an old recipe that turns out to be a gem. Although it drives my wife crazy, I make it a practice to pick up local, and especially OLDER local, cookbooks whenever I can, wherever I am. I’m referring to the ones that are usually about 6″ x 9″, spiral bound, and published by civic, church, and other area groups. One of my all time favorites are the books published by nursing homes filled with recipes of the residents.

I first spotted the recipe for Catfish Parmesan in church cookbook from NE Louisiana published in the early 1980s. I’ve since found it online from Southern Living (1999) and Taste Of Home (2010) among half a dozen or so other websites. With only a few subtle modifications from the sources named above, here’s how I cook Catfish Parmesan. I have to wonder each time I read this recipe about why the author used butter instead of buttermilk or a couple of eggs …. who knows? Regardless, I switched to buttermilk and the results are now much lower in kcals and still taste deliscious.

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Cajun/Creole, Southern Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Low Carb

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 40 mins Difficulty: Beginner Cooking Temp: 375 °F Servings: 4 Calories: 218

Instructions

In a shallow bowl or dinner plate, mix together the first 6 ingredients. Pour the buttermilk into a second shallow bowl.
Dip each of the catfish fillets in the buttermilk and dredge it through the breadcrumb mixture.
Place the fillets on a rack in a roasting pan (or baking pan). Bake at 375-degrees for 25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
Garnish, if desired, with lemon wedges and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4.5 oz.

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 218kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 601mg26%
Potassium 249mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 21g42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If you want to try a substitute for Parmesan that has a slight taste difference then I would suggest Grana Padano (my #1 choice), or Asiago, or Piave, or Pecorino Romano. Read my blog entry Cheese ... good substitutes for Parmesan and you'll learn more.

Catfish Parmesan