Description
Southern Fried Catfish is a classic dish known for its crispy coating and tender fish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove catfish from buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry catfish in hot oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Fish, Southern Cuisine