Fried Catfish Dinner Dinner
Southern

Fried Catfish Dinner

Cornmeal-crusted catfish fried golden and served with hush puppies and coleslaw.

35
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 4.00 cup atfish fillets
  • 1.00 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 0.50 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.00 tsp salt
  • 1.00 tsp black pepper
  • 1.00 tsp cayenne
  • 1.00 tsp garlic powder
  • buttermilk for soaking
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • lemon wedges and tartar sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak catfish in buttermilk 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Remove catfish from buttermilk.

  4. 4

    Dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating well.

  5. 5

    Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F.

  6. 6

    Fry catfish 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  7. 7

    Drain on paper towels.

  8. 8

    Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, hush puppies, and coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 883
Total Fat44g
Saturated Fat6g
Cholesterol121mg
Sodium650mg
Total Carbohydrate75g
Dietary Fiber2g
Total Sugars2g
Protein41g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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