Fried Catfish
Fried catfish is a Southern staple that brings comfort and joy to any gathering. With its crispy, golden crust and succulent, tender fish, this dish is perfect for picnics, family reunions, or cozy weeknight dinners. Paired with tangy hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon, each bite transports you to sunny days by the water. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees delicious results every time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry.
- Soak fillets in buttermilk for about 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove fillets from buttermilk and coat thoroughly in the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry fillets in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg