Crunchy Baked Catfish With Cornbread Stuffing

• 1 (6 ounce) package cornbread stuffing mix (shake well and divide)
• 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (divided) or 4 teaspoons blackening seasoning (divided)
• 2 lbs catfish fillets (about 2 large or 4 small fillets)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted (divided)
• 1 cup hot water
• fresh thyme, Chopped (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F.
2. COATING: Stir together 1 cup stuffing mix and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning in a small bowl, crushing any larger pieces with your fingers (this might be less messy if done in a zip-loc baggie).
3. FISH: Rinse fish and pat dry; brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter and roll in coating.
4. Place in a shallow dish and sprinkle with any remaining coating.
5. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, approximately 20 minutes.
6. TOPPING: While fish is baking, stir together remaining stuffing mix, Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons butter and water in a small bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
7. When fish is cooked, cover with topping & a sprinkle of thyme and serve.

cornbread stuffing mix, cajun seasoning, catfish fillets, butter, water, fresh thyme

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crunchy-baked-catfish-with-cornbread-stuffing-208553 (may not work)