Roasted Catfish with Celery
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a simple weeknight dinner that's become a favorite at our table. This roasted catfish with celery comes together in under an hour and costs just a few dollars to make. The catfish fillets cook beautifully with butter, garlic, and fresh thyme, while the celery softens alongside them, soaking up all those wonderful flavors. Celery is wonderful for you too, packed with antioxidants and fiber that support heart health. The lemon juice brightens everything up perfectly, and honestly, the whole thing feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for a Tuesday night.
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Ingredients
- 4catfish fillets(6 oz each)
- 6celery stalks(cut into 3-inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoonsbutter(melted)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tablespoonfresh thyme(chopped)
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 118 mlwhite wine(dry)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them on a large roasting pan.
Tip: Drying the fish ensures better browning and prevents excess moisture during cooking.
- 2
Toss the celery pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them around the catfish fillets on the pan.
Tip: Don't crowd the pan; give the vegetables space to roast evenly.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, lemon juice, paprika, and remaining olive oil.
Tip: Make this herb butter while the oven preheats for efficiency.
- 4
Drizzle the herb butter mixture over the catfish and celery, then pour the white wine into the bottom of the roasting pan around the vegetables.
Tip: The wine creates steam that keeps the fish moist while roasting.
- 5
Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste, then place the pan in the preheated oven.
Tip: Season after adding liquids to avoid over-salting.
- 6
Roast for 25-30 minutes until the catfish flakes easily with a fork and the celery is tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
Tip: Fish typically needs 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness; don't overcook or it will become dry.
- 7
Transfer the roasted catfish and celery to serving plates and spoon the pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
Tip: Save every drop of the flavorful pan sauce to drizzle over your meal.
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