Baked Fish with a Kick - Southern Dreams

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: polenta

Ground oats provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

catfish fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is a leaner option, while pollock is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Dry the catfish fillets thoroughly to prevent splattering when cooking.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them with a fork.

Mix diced jalapenos into the egg mixture until combined.

Dredge the catfish fillet in the egg wash and jalapenos, ensuring it's well coated.

Bread the catfish fillet in self-rising cornmeal, tossing it to coat both sides thoroughly.

Set the breaded catfish aside for a few minutes while heating the skillet.

Heat a stainless steel skillet over high heat until hot, then add a small amount of vegetable oil.

Wait for the oil to heat up until it starts to shimmer with legs forming in the oil.

Place the catfish fillet in the skillet with the presentation side (flesh side) down, away from you to avoid splattering.

Cook the catfish for a few minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip it over using a spatula.

Cook the other side for another minute or two until browned.

Sprinkle a little garlic salt over the catfish after flipping it.

Pour the remaining egg and jalapeno mixture over the catfish in the skillet.

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on your oven's cooking time.

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