Description
Fried catfish is a Southern classic that brings comfort and joy to any meal. With its crispy golden crust enveloping tender, flaky fish, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or weekend brunches. In under 30 minutes, you can prepare a flavorful treat that pairs wonderfully with your favorite sides and sauces. Dive into this delightful recipe and create lasting memories around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal (medium grind)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1 inch deep)
Instructions
- Rinse catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry. Soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg