Description
Tender catfish fillets baked with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs in a lemon-olive oil sauce, creating a flavorful and healthy comfort dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 catfish fillet, cut into four equal pieces
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Pat catfish fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper
- Arrange fillets in greased baking dish
- Scatter cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, garlic cloves, and thyme over fish
- Drizzle with olive oil
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving
Notes
- Ensure fish is dry before seasoning for better texture
- Check for doneness at 15-minute mark to prevent overcooking
- Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C)
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg