Big John'S Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Big John'S Southern Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 8 pieces; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, finely ground; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup flour; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

3 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 8 pieces
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, finely ground
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Pat outside if fish with paper towel to remove extra moisture.
2
In shallow dish, combine all dry ingredients except flour.
3
Dip fish in buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk and coat with flour.
4
Dip again in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
5
In large heavy skillet (cast iron is best), heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
6
Fry fish about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until fish will flake away with a fork.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 8 pieces, 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, finely ground, 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Big John'S Southern Fried Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Big John'S Southern Fried Catfish

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