12-Minute Pan Seared Catfish

Two catfish fillets garnished with slices of lime in a cast iron skillet.

5 from 9 votes

Need a quick and easy fish dinner idea for those busy weeknights? Look no further than this tasty recipe for 12-Minute Pan Seared Catfish Fillets.

Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine American

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 2

Total Time 12

Servings people

Calories 260kcal

Author Lisa Bynum

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ teaspoon each cumin, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 catfish fillets
1 ounce lime juice
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Adjust an oven rack to the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler.
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, onion powder, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Sprinkle the fish on both sides with the spice mixture.
Add the catfish fillets to the skillet and cook for two to three minutes per side.
Remove the skillet from the heat and pour the lime juice over the fillets.
Top each piece of fish with one tablespoon of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Place the pan under the broiler and continue to cook until the fish is firm and the cheese is melted, about two to three additional minutes.
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to sit for two minutes before serving.

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Notes

Storage. Leftover fillets should be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag within two hours of cooking. The fish should be eaten within 3-4 days.

Freezing. Cooked catfish fillets can be frozen. I recommend storing in a vacuum sealed bag or freezer bag with most of the air pressed out. Consume within four months. The texture might be a little softer after freezing and thawing (especially if you are using frozen catfish fillets to begin with).

Reheating. If reheating from frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the fish is heated through. If possible, allow the fish to thaw overnight in the fridge and bake and 350 for 10-15 minutes. You can also reheat frozen fish in the air fryer at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or thawed fish for 5-7 minutes.

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