Pesto Catfish

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Ingredients

  • 4 catfish fillets or fish of choice
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 jar pesto

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Rinse fillets and pat dry. Combine all dry ingredients. Coat fillets evenly and shake off excess coating. Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil over medium-high heat in large skillet until butter foams, but doesn't burn. Cook 2 fillets, rounded side down, for 2 minutes. Turn fillets and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet, rounded side up. Wipe skillet; add remaining butter and oil. Repeat cooking process with remaining fillets. Spread fillets with pesto. Bake for 6 to 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

648 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 59.7g 77% DV
Carbs 23.1g 8% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9842.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 221.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 58.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 31.9mg 35% DV
Calcium 88.3mg 7% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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