Spicy Oven-Baked Catfish

Ingredients

• 7 large catfish fillets
• 2-3 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs (or even better, use panko breadcrumbs)
• 5 large egg whites, room temperature (beaten until frothy)

Directions

1. 1

   For the fish; wash the fish fillets under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl mix together the dry breadcrumbs with seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   In a bowl whisk or beat egg whites until foamy.

4. 4

   Dip the fillets into egg whites, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.

5. 5

   Place the fillets in one layer onto a well-greased wire rack that is set on a large baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until fish is golden brown (do not overbake).

7. 7

   LEMON CREAM SAUCE; in a bowl mix together one 8-ounce container of sour cream (low-fat is okay) 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Cover and chill until ready to serve.