Quick Catfish Fillets

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Catfish fillets - 8 pieces (about 2 pounds)
2. Salt - 1 teaspoon
3. Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
4. Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon
5. Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
6. Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
7. Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 20 minutes
• Total: 35 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a baking dish, place the catfish fillets.
3. Season the fillets with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the fish.
5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
7. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 280 per serving (based on a 4-ounce fillet)
• Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Protein: 42g

Dish Characteristics:

• Quick and easy to prepare
• Delicious lemony flavor that Americans often enjoy
• High in protein and low in carbs

User Comments:

1. "This is an excellent dish for a busy weeknight. The catfish was tender and the lemony flavor was refreshing."
2. "I love the combination of lemon and parsley in this dish. It makes the catfish really pop."
3. "This is a great dish for a special occasion or a weekend dinner party."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients like lemon juice and chopped parsley to enhance the flavor of the dish.
• If you can find wild-caught catfish, it will have a more flavorful taste than farm-raised varieties.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your preference, adding more salt or pepper if needed.