Baked Whole Catfish
This oven-roasted whole catfish is infused with fresh herbs, peppers, and bold flavor—an easy, healthy main dish that’s naturally low in carbs.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: African, American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
This oven-roasted whole catfish is infused with fresh herbs, peppers, and bold flavor—an easy, healthy main dish that’s naturally low in carbs.
Instructions
1 whole catfish, cleaned
¼ cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
½ red bell pepper
½ medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon fresh ginger root, finely chopped
1 habanero pepper (adjust to taste)
½ sprig fresh thyme (leaves only)
½ sprig fresh dill
1 sprig fresh sage
Salt to taste
1 lemon (for cleaning fish)
Notes
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Marinade:
Blend red bell pepper, habanero, onion, ginger, garlic, thyme, dill, sage, and salt until smooth.
Clean the Fish:
Rinse the whole catfish thoroughly and rub it with lemon juice to reduce any fishy smell and sliminess. Pat dry.
Score the Fish:
Make 3–4 shallow diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish.
Marinate:
Rub half the blended mixture inside the cavity and into the slits. Reserve the other half for sauce.
Wrap and Roast:
Wrap the marinated fish tightly in foil. Place on the bottom rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Optional Sauce:
While fish bakes, heat ¼ cup olive oil in a pan and sauté the reserved blended mixture for about 5 minutes to form a sauce.
Unwrap & Finish:
After 45 minutes, open the foil on top and roast uncovered for another 5 minutes for a slightly crispy top.
Serve:
Remove from oven and serve with optional sauce drizzled on top, or a touch of olive oil.
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