Tyler's Taste of Texas Style Catfish Recipe

Name: Tyler's Taste of Texas Style Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 3 teaspoons Texas champagne hot sauce; 1/2 cup water; 2 pounds catfish fillets; 1 cup medium-grind cornmeal; 1/2 cup flour; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Cayenne pepper, to taste; Peanut oil, for pan frying

Servings: persons

1
Mix the eggs, hot sauce and water to make the egg wash.
2
In a shallow dish, place the catfish fillets in the egg wash and refrigerate the fillets for at least 1 hour and up to several hours.
3
Combine the cornmeal, flour, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow pan.
4
Pour enough oil into a cast iron skillet to reach halfway up your fillets.
5
Heat the oil to 300 degrees.
6
While the oil is heating dredge the fillets, in the cornmeal mixture one at a time, coating both sides well.
7
Gently place a few pieces of fish in the skillet, frying them in batches.
8
Fry the fillets a total of about 5 minutes per 1/2-inch of thickness, turning them once.
9
Adjust the heat as necessary to get a deep golden brown crust and a flaky interior.
10
Drain the fillets.
11
Serve the fish immediately, with lemon wedges, pink tartar sauce, Texas Champagne sauce, hushpuppies, cole slaw, corn on the cob and a green onion and you have a tasty Tyler's Taste of Texas plate.

334

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, 3 teaspoons Texas champagne hot sauce, 1/2 cup water, 2 pounds catfish fillets, and more.

Yes, Tyler's Taste of Texas Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tyler's Taste of Texas Style Catfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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