Onion-Baked Catfish

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 25 Min

Looking for a new and exciting fish dish? Here's one that's sure to be a pleaser.

What You'll Need

6 farm-raised catfish fillets (about 2 pounds), thawed if frozen
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 package (1 ounce) ranch-style salad dressing mix
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) French-fried onion rings
1 lemon or lime, cut into wedges or slices for garnish
Parsley, watercress, or dill sprigs for garnish

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and salad dressing mix in a small bowl. Pour 3/4 cup of mixture into a shallow dish.
Process the onion rings in a blender or food processor until finely crushed and put on a plate. Dip fillets in sour cream mixture, then in crushed onion rings to coat. Place fish in an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove fillets to a warm serving platter. Garnish as desired with lemon or lime slices and greens Serve with remaining sour cream mixture.

Notes

Onion rings may be placed in a plastic bag and crushed with a rolling pin instead of using a blender or food processor. Equal amounts of low-fat sour cream and light mayonnaise may be substituted, if desired. If catfish fillets are not available, any white-fleshed fish will work (try cod, haddock, sole, flounder, or perch).