Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1 pound thin catfish fillets; About 4 cups canola oil, for frying; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; Country Remoulade, for serving; Beer Batter Hushpuppies, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 pound thin catfish fillets
About 4 cups canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
Country Remoulade, for serving
Beer Batter Hushpuppies, for serving

1
In a large bowl, stir together the mustard, hot sauce and egg white.
2
Add the fish and toss to coat well.
3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4
Pour the oil into a Dutch oven, filling it no more than one-third full.
5
Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
6
Line a plate with paper towels and set by the cooktop.
7
In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal and flour and season with salt and pepper.
8
Remove the fish from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9
Dredge the fish in the cornmeal mixture to coat both sides and shake off the excess.
10
Carefully add the fish to the oil, a few pieces at a time.
11
Cook until golden brown and crispy, 2 minutes total.
12
Remove with a slotted spoon to the prepared plate.
13
Serve with Country Remoulade and Beer Batter Hushpuppies.

156

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole-grain Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, 1 pound thin catfish fillets, 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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