Cajun Spiced Catfish Delight This flavorful dish features tender catfish fillets baked to perfection with a zesty Cajun seasoning blend. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for any seafood lover. Ingredients 2 large raw catfish fillets, about 1 pound 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Crystal hot sauce salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces ½ teaspoon lemon zest, optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet liberally with oil. Place the catfish fillets in the skillet. Pour half of the lemon juice onto one catfish fillet, then repeat with the other fillet. Use a brush or the back of a spoon to coat the top of each fillet with the juice. Next, apply the hot sauce in the same manner, ensuring both fillets are well-covered. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste over both catfish fillets. Evenly distribute one-half of the dried seasonings over each fillet. Arrange the pieces of butter around the catfish in the skillet. If you're using lemon zest, sprinkle it over the seasoned fillets for an extra burst of flavor. Slide the skillet into the oven, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and a digital meat thermometer reads at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
