Classic Southern Fried Catfish
A nostalgic dish featuring tender catfish fillets coated in a crispy, seasoned cornmeal crust, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. Catfish fillets
- 1 ½ cups Yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp. All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. Garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Onion powder
- 1 tsp. Accent seasoning
- 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
- ½ tsp. Lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ tsp. Powdered crab boil seasoning
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, accent seasoning, Creole seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, and crab boil seasoning. Stir until mixed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Dredge each catfish fillet in the coating mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- Fry the catfish in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot!
Notes
For extra crunch, double dip the fillets in buttermilk before the cornmeal coating. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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