Description
Fried catfish is a Southern classic that delivers a crispy, flavorful experience with every bite. This dish features tender catfish fillets soaked in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned blend of flour and cornmeal, then fried to golden perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues, this recipe brings nostalgia and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (fine)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry. Soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove fillets from buttermilk; let excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried catfish fillet (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg