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5 Ways to Cook Catfish in Under 15 Minutes
For many Southerners, there's nothing more irresistible than catfish that is covered with seasoned cornmeal and deep fried. But catfish doesn't have to be confined to the fryer. It's mild-flavored, versatile and easy to prepare. For mouth-watering results, try it in a variety of recipes.

Here are some quick-and-easy tips from H-E-B to take the guesswork out of cooking catfish.

Grill:
Direct Heat - Heat charcoal or gas grill. Brush grill grate with oil or spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray. Spread fillets in a single layer on foil and place on grill rack. Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side over Medium to Medium-Hot coals with lid closed.

Indirect Heat - Move Medium-Hot coals to one side of grill or heat half of gas grill. Place fillets directly on cool side of grill grate. Cook 15 minutes with lid closed. Do not turn fish.

Bake:
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Spread fillets in a single layer on baking pan. Bake uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness, until fish is cooked completely (see note below).

Pan Fry:
Heat a small amount of oil or butter in a skillet over Medium-High heat. Cook fillets 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once.

Pan Broil:
Heat a nonstick skillet over Medium-High heat. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once. Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray, if desired.

Microwave:
Spray microwave-safe dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut fillet in half and turn so thick center portions are to outside of dish. Microwave one fillet at a time on High for 6 to 8 minutes.

NOTE: Fish is completely cooked when the color turns from translucent to opaque (white) or has reached a 150 degree F internal temperature. Resist the temptation to over-cook fish until it "flakes," which indicates the fish is becoming dry.

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