Catfish Saint James

4 (8 ounce) fillets catfish

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon ground dry mustard

1 tablespoon onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup butter, melted

Wash and dry catfish filets. Place filets in a shallow dish and pour milk over them. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cheese, Italian seasoning, baking powder, garlic powder, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Dredge filets in flour mixture.

Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet and place coated filets in pan. Drizzle melted butter over filets.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until firm and flaky. Serve hot.