Tortilla Fried Queso Catfish Recipe

Name: Tortilla Fried Queso Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 ounces lemon juice; 1/2 -ounce hot sauce; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 (5-ounce) catfish fillets; 3 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper; 3 cups buttermilk; 3 cups corn tortilla flakes; Vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 9 ounces prepared chile con queso; 3 ounces prepared pico de gallo; 6 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/4 ounces lemon juice
1/2 -ounce hot sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 (5-ounce) catfish fillets
3 cups all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
3 cups buttermilk
3 cups corn tortilla flakes
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
9 ounces prepared chile con queso
3 ounces prepared pico de gallo
6 lime wedges

1
Whisk the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
2
Dip each catfish fillet in the lemon juice mixture.
3
Dredge catfish in seasoned flour, followed by buttermilk, and then corn tortilla flakes to coat completely.
4
Pour oil into a large, deep saute pan until it comes about halfway up the sides of the pan.
5
Heat oil to 350 degrees F. When oil is hot, carefully add fish fillets to pan, in batches if necessary, and deep-fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes total.
6
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
7
Place 1 1/2 ounces of queso on each of 6 plates and top with the fried catfish.
8
Place 1/2-ounce of pico de gallo on top of the catfish.
9
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

1479

kcal

Calories

140

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 ounces lemon juice, 1/2 -ounce hot sauce, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Fried Queso 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.

Tortilla Fried Queso Catfish

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