Crispy Southern Fried Catfish
A nostalgic recipe for crispy fried catfish that brings heartwarming comfort to the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Pour buttermilk over the fillets and let them soak for about 15 minutes.
- Mix together cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika in another shallow plate.
- Heat oil in a skillet to about 350°F.
- Remove fillets from buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the coated fillets in hot oil for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients leads to better frying results; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/fried-catfish/
