Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray the vegetable oil over the baking sheet 3 times to coat. Put the cornmeal, thyme, and basil on a large plate and mix well. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon of lemon pepper, and 1 teaspoon of the blackening seasoning on each of the catfish fillets. Coat the fillets thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Dust each fillet with 1/8 teaspoon paprika. Coat the catfish lightly with the cooking spray. Place the baking sheet on the bottom shelf of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake for about 5 minutes more, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily.

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