Fried Catfish
Fried Catfish

Hello everybody, hope you are having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, fried catfish. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Fried Catfish is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Fried Catfish is something that I have loved my entire life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.

In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook fried catfish using 6 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Fried Catfish:
  1. Prepare 12 catfish fillets
  2. Take 1 cup all purpose flour
  3. Prepare 1 cup cornmeal
  4. Make ready to taste salt & pepper
  5. Get 1 qt peanut oil
  6. Get 1 tsp cayenne pepper

That classic crunch pairs perfectly with lemon slices and your favorite tartar sauce. Another trick to our best fried catfish recipe? Sprinkle both sides of each catfish with salt and crab boil seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal.

Instructions to make Fried Catfish:
  1. Rinse catfish & dab fillets dry with paper towel. In a deep pan heat oil to 350°.
  2. While oil is heating, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal & seasonings. Once fully blended, add your fillets to the mix & lightly coat each side of your fillets.
  3. Now add 2 fillets to the heated oil, careful because they will sizzle & pop! Cook the 2 fillets for 5-8 mins until golden brown. Then remove & place on a psper towel lined plate to absorb any grease/oil. Repeat cooking fillets only 2 at a time until you've fried all fillets. Serve with tartar sauce (optional) & enjoy!

Catfish were readily abundant in the Antebellum South and, due to their status as "bottom feeders," weren't deemed the most stylish dinner staples. Once the South's seafood secret, mild-flavored catfish has gained popularity nation-wide. Simply soak the catfish in milk for an hour before frying to eliminate any leftover fishy taste. The cornmeal crust creates a perfect light and crispy texture. This recipe is a great alternative to pan-fried catfish.

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