Southern Fried Catfish
Crispy Southern-Style Catfish with Cornmeal Crust and Cajun Flavor
Ingredients:
4 catfish fillets
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges and chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add catfish fillets and marinate for 30–60 minutes in the fridge.
In another dish, whisk together cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Remove catfish from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Fry catfish in batches (don’t overcrowd) for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 min marinating) | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Golden, crispy, and full of Southern flavor! This Southern Fried Catfish is the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
Southern Fried Catfish
Crispy Southern-Style Catfish with Cornmeal Crust and Cajun Flavor
Ingredients:
4 catfish fillets
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges and chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add catfish fillets and marinate for 30–60 minutes in the fridge.
In another dish, whisk together cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
Remove catfish from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Fry catfish in batches (don’t overcrowd) for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 min marinating) | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 380 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#southernfriedcatfish #catfishrecipe #southerncooking #friedfish #cornmealcrust #soulfood #castironcooking #crispycatfish #southerncomfortfood #homestylemeals #deepfriedgoodness #seafoodrecipes #fishfryfriday #easycatfish #buttermilkmarinated #southernkitchen #cajunflavors #rusticmeals #goldencrust #southernclassic
Golden, crispy, and full of Southern flavor! This Southern Fried Catfish is the perfect comfort food for any day of the week.
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