Un-Fried Catfish

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Spray the vegetable oil over the baking sheet 3 times to coat.
3. 3
   Put the cornmeal, thyme and basil on a large plate and mix well.
4. 4
   Sprinkle 1/8 tsp. of the garlic powder, 1/8 tsp. of the lemon pepper and 1 tsp. of the blackening seasoning on each catfish filet.
5. 5
   Coat the filets thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Dust each filet with 1/8 tsp. of paprika.
6. 6
   Coat the catfish lightly with the cooking spray.
7. 7
   Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of oven.
8. 8
   Bake for 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to 350° and bake for about 5 minutes more, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily.