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Southern Fried Catfish

Classic Southern fried catfish with a crispy cornmeal coating.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Catfish about 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • 2. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat well.
  • 3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • 4. Fry catfish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • 5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes:

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cornmeal mixture.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fried Catfish
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