Fried Catfish With Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Catfish With Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 1 tablespoon yellow onion, finely diced; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; pinch of kosher salt; pinch of black pepper, coarsely ground; canola oil, for frying; 2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 4 fillets catfish; 1 cup buttermilk; slices of yellow onion or scallions for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
pinch of kosher salt
pinch of black pepper, coarsely ground
canola oil, for frying
2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon black pepper, coarsely ground
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 fillets catfish
1 cup buttermilk
slices of yellow onion or scallions for serving (optional)

1
To make the tartar sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl, whisk well, then set aside.
2
Heat 2 inches of oil in a large skillet or a deep fryer to 350F.
3
Combine the cornmeal, pepper, salt, granulated garlic and onion powder on a large plate and mix well.
4
Rinse the fillets, then lightly dust them with the seasoned cornmeal.
5
Dredge through the buttermilk, then lay one side in the cornmeal mixture and press lightly to make sure the cornmeal sticks.
6
Flip and press the other side.
7
Gently lay each fillet in the hot oil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until the coating is crunchy and the fish is cooked thoroughly.
8
Remove the fillets and drain on paper towels, then serve with the tartar sauce on the side.
9
In Mississippi, its also traditional to serve catfish with a slice of yellow onion or a whole scallion.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon yellow onion, finely diced, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Fried Catfish With Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fried Catfish With Tartar Sauce

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