Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets
Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets deliver a bright citrus kick balanced by a peppery crust and a tender, flaky interior. The cornmeal coating fries up golden in margarine, adding a rich, nostalgic crunch that pairs well with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon. Serve for a casual weeknight dinner or a fish-fry style weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, and lemon-pepper seasoning.
- 2
Working one at a time, dip the fillets into the egg, then coat them in the flour mixture until well covered.
- 3
In a large frying pan, melt the margarine over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the breaded catfish in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.
- Calories 488.87 kcal High 24%
- Protein 36.1 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 38.05 g 14%
- Total Fat 21.06 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 5.13 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.99 g High --
- Cholesterol 248.86 mg High 83%
- Sodium 237.98 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 669.23 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 111.42 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.7 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Catfish, Cornmeal, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 488.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Catfish, Cornmeal, Eggs, Lemon Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets healthy?
- Crispy Lemon Pepper Catfish Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 488.87 calories and 36.1 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 237.98 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.13 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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