Oven-“Fried” Catfish

Growing up, fried catfish was a staple in our house. It’s one of my mom’s favorite foods, and she must have passed that preference on to me. Another thing my mom and I have in common is that, after we lost weight, we both continued to eat healthier—so we had to drop the deep fryer from the recipe. The seasonings here are a base, but feel free to kick it up with some chili powder, or swap out the parsley for rosemary, oregano, or thyme. With just a little tweak here and there, you can make t