Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce; 6 5-7-ounce U.S.-farmed catfish fillets; 1 1/2 cups white cornmeal; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups (about) vegetable oil; A deep-fry thermometer

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
6 5-7-ounce U.S.-farmed catfish fillets
1 1/2 cups white cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups (about) vegetable oil
A deep-fry thermometer

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["Whisk 3 tablespoons salt, hot pepper sauce, and 8 cups hot water in a large bowl until salt dissolves. Chill in freezer until cold, about 30 minutes. Place catfish in brine, cover, and refrigerate for 3 hours.", "Whisk cornmeal, next 5 ingredients, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Attach deep-fry thermometer to the side of a 10"" cast-iron skillet or other large heavy skillet. Add oil to come a little less than halfway up side of skillet. Heat over medium heat until thermometer reads 335u00b0F.", "Rinse catfish; pat dry. Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess. Working with 2 fillets at a time, fry catfish, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy, 10-12 minutes per batch. Transfer fish to paper towels to drain."]

1705

kcal

Calories

181

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons plus 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, 6 5-7-ounce U.S.-farmed catfish fillets, 1 1/2 cups white cornmeal, and more.

Yes, 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.

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