Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lb. small catfish fillets; 3 Tbsp. yellow mustard; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. juice from a jar of dill pickles; 2 tsp. milder Louisiana hot sauce, such as Crystal; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup corn flour (Fish-Fry); 1 cup cornmeal; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic; Peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 lb. small catfish fillets
3 Tbsp. yellow mustard
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. juice from a jar of dill pickles
2 tsp. milder Louisiana hot sauce, such as Crystal
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup corn flour (Fish-Fry)
1 cup cornmeal
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
Peanut oil, for frying

1
Wash the catfish and remove the skin and any remaining bones.
2
Unless the fillets are very small, cut them on the bias into strips about 1 1/2 inches wide.
3
Blend the mustard, lemon juice, pickle juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
4
Put the catfish fillets into the bowl and toss to coat with the marinade.
5
Let marinate for about 30 minutes, refrigerated.
6
Combine the corn flour, cornmeal, salt, and garlic with a fork in a large bowl.
7
Put 4-6 pieces of catfish into the corn-flour mixture and toss around to coat the catfish.
8
Repeat with the remaining fish.
9
Pour the oil into a cast-iron skillet or a Dutch oven to a depth of 1 inch and place over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 375 degrees.
10
Working in batches, fry the catfish until they turn golden brown.
11
Remove with a skimmer (or, better, the spider utensil used by Asian cooks).
12
Drain on paper towels.
13
Serve with tartar sauce and pickles and hot sauce.
14
And dont forget the Hush Puppies.

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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: 2 lb. small catfish fillets, 3 Tbsp. yellow mustard, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. juice from a jar of dill pickles, 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.

Fried Catfish

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