Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peanut oil, for frying; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, preferably Tabasco; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Six 6-ounce catfish fillets, patted dry (see note)

Servings: persons

Peanut oil, for frying
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Six 6-ounce catfish fillets, patted dry (see note)

1
Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or a large Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. If using a Dutch oven, add enough oil to be 4 or 5 inches deep.
2
(For tips on deep-frying, see page 19.)
3
Mix together the buttermilk and hot sauce on a rimmed plate.
4
Combine the cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper on another rimmed plate.
5
Dredge the catfish through the buttermilk mixture, then through the cornmeal mixture, making sure its completely covered; then slip, in batches, into the deep-fryer.
6
Fry each fillet for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and crisp, then remove to a paper-towel-lined sheet tray.
7
If the fishmonger hasnt already, its important to cut out the brown vein of fat running through the filletif you dont, thats what can give catfish a muddy taste.
8
Heat the oven to 475 degrees F. Spray a sheet tray with nonstick spray.
9
Dredge the catfish as above, lay the battered fish on the prepared pans, and bake for 8 minutes.
10
Carefully flip the fillets, and continue baking until the catfish is golden brown and crisp, another 8 minutes.

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No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peanut oil, for frying, 2 cups buttermilk, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, preferably Tabasco, 1 cup yellow 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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