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

Per Serving (approximate)
340
Calories
32g
Protein
2g
Carbohydrates
22g
Fat
1g
Sugar
Nutrition Calories: 340 | Carbs: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g