Fried Catfish is a Southern classic featuring tender, flaky catfish fillets coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter and fried to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, it’s perfect with sides like hush puppies or coleslaw.
Fried Catfish
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Serving
4 Persons
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Ingredients
- Catfish Fillets – 1 Pound
- Cornmeal – 1 Cup
- All Purpose Flour – 0.5 Cup
- Salt – 1 Tsp
- black pepper – 0.5 Tsp
- Paprika – 0.5 Tsp
- Cayenne Pepper (optional for spice) – 0.25 Tsp
- Buttermilk – 1 Cup
- Vegetable Oil (for frying) – 2 Cups
Nutrition
Per Serving
350 Kcal
Calories
28 Grams
Protein
18 Grams
Fat
20 Grams
Carbohydrates
Directions
Step 1
Rinse catfish fillets and pat dry. Soak in buttermilk for 15–20 minutes.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Step 4
Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to coat
Step 5
Fry fillets 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
Step 6
Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.
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