Pan Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Pan Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 (8-ounce) catfish fillets; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon creole seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3/4 cup milk; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; Lemon wedges, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 (8-ounce) catfish fillets
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Lemon wedges, for garnish

1
Rinse the fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
2
Mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, creole seasoning, paprika, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
3
Pour the milk into a second shallow dish.
4
Dip the fillets into the milk and then into the cornmeal mixture, coating them well and shaking of any excess.
5
Heat 1/2 the butter in a large skillet over high heat, and fry 2 of the fillets for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
6
Transfer the fillets to a serving platter and keep warm.
7
Repeat with remaining butter and fillets.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.

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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: 4 (8-ounce) catfish fillets, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pan 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.

Pan Fried Catfish

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