Cajun
Catfish
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
simple Southern-style Cajun catfish recipe with a
lightly seasoned, crispy coating. This quick broiled
fish is flaky, flavorful, and a great introduction
to Cajun flavors with optional spice adjustments for
kids.
- Category:
Main Dish
- Broiled
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook:
15 minutes | Yield: 4
servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound catfish
fillets
- ¼ cup yellow
cornmeal
- ¼ cup dry bread
crumbs
- 1 teaspoon chili
powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper,
optional
Tip: You may
substitute Cajun seasoning for the chili powder and
paprika.
Instructions
- Preheat broiler
to 450°F and lightly grease a cookie sheet or
casserole dish.
- In a shallow
dish or pie plate, mix cornmeal, bread crumbs,
chili powder, paprika, and optional salt and
pepper.
- Cut catfish
into small strips for even cooking.
- Coat both sides
of each catfish piece in the cornmeal mixture.
- Arrange fish on
the prepared pan in a single layer.
- Broil for about
15 minutes, or until fish is flaky and cooked
through when tested with a fork.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help measure and mix the coating
ingredients
- Let kids dip and coat the fish pieces
- Adults should handle the broiler and hot pan
Serving Ideas
- Serve with rice, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables
- Add lemon wedges for a mild, fresh finish
Notes
For a milder version, reduce the
chili powder or use a mild Cajun seasoning.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.