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Combine the ¼ cup lime juice with the beer, then add the chopped cilantro and jalapeno.
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Put the catfish fillets in a shallow dish or glass baking dish and pour the marinade over them. Turn the fish to make sure they are completely coated. Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
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Combine the cornmeal and crushed tortilla chips. Stir in the kosher salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder and the ground cumin.
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In a separate shallow dish, combine the 2 tablespoons lime juice with the olive oil.
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Remove the catfish from the marinade and shake it to remove any excess. Discard the marinade.
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Dip each fillet first in the lime juice and oil mixture, then press them firmly in the tortilla chip and cornmeal mixture. Lay the fillets in the prepared baking dish side by side.
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Bake the catfish in the hot oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The thickness of the fillets will determine the total cooking time, so check the fish after 25 minutes to see if it flakes easily with a fork.
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While the fish is cooking, heat a small saucepan and combine the salsa and the cubed cheese. Stir the mixture until it melts.
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When the fish has finished cooking put 1 fillet on each dinner plate and spoon some of the cheese and salsa sauce over each portion. Serve Beer Battered Catfish hot.