Description
Fried catfish is a delightful Southern classic that brings the flavors of the bayou right to your kitchen. With its crispy, golden crust and tender fish inside, each bite promises a satisfying crunch that evokes memories of family gatherings and summer picnics. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for casual dinners or festive celebrations, sure to impress your guests while filling your heart with warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp seasoning blend (salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry.
- Marinate fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, and seasoning blend.
- Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg