Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 catfish fillets; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups oil for frying

Fried Catfish

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A delicious and nostalgic recipe for fried catfish, featuring a crispy cornmeal coating and tender fish fillets.

Author: thelydiarecipez
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Southern
Diet: Pescatarian

Ingredients

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4 catfish fillets
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups oil for frying

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Instructions

Rinse and Dry the Catfish
Prepare the Coating Mix
Dip in Buttermilk
Coat with the Cornmeal Mixture
Heat the Oil in the Skillet
Fry the Fillets to Golden Perfection
Drain and Serve Hot

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding cayenne pepper to the buttermilk. Leftovers can be stored and reheated for optimal crunchiness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 474mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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