Pan-seared white fish fillet garnished with lemon slices and parsley on a white plate.

Lemon Garlic Baked Catfish

Pan-seared white fish fillet garnished with lemon slices and parsley on a white plate.
“His mercies are new every morning. ” – Lamentations 3:23

Catfish fillets brushed with melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, then baked until tender and flaky. A Southern fish-fry favorite, lightened up for the oven.

Ingredients

  • 4 catfish fillets
  • 3 Tbsp melted butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange fish in baking dish.

Whisk butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour sauce evenly over fillets.

Bake 15–18 minutes until fish flakes easily.

Nutrition

Nutrition Calories: 340 | Carbs: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g