How to Make Ranchero Catfish - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a new and exciting way to prepare catfish? Look no further than our Ranchero Catfish recipe! This dish is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

With its roots in Mexican cuisine, Ranchero Catfish incorporates bold and spicy flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. And the best part? This recipe is surprisingly easy to whip up, making it a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend feast.

<...
Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely crushed ranch-flavored tortilla chips
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 4 (8 ounce) fillets catfish, washed and patted dry

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cooking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a shallow dish, mix together crushed chips, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In another bowl, mix egg and oil. Dip catfish in egg and oil mixture, then dredge in chips mixture. Place catfish on foil-lined baking sheet, and sprinkle any leftover chip mixture over the catfish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven until catfish is flaky and white in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 152mg
    • Sodium: 312mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 709mg