Baked Stuffed Catfish Fillets Recipe with Cream Cheese

Ingredients (17)

• Cooking spray, for greasing
• 4 fresh catfish fillets, or frozen and thawed (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 cup fresh, soft breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika, or as needed
• Lemon wedges, for optional garnish