Southern Fried Catfish
🍽️ Dinner 🔥 Medium

Southern Fried Catfish

This fried catfish recipe is made with fish fillets marinated in buttermilk and coated with Old Bay cornmeal, deep-fried until crisp and golden brown.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold fillets.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Arrange fillets in a single layer in the pan, turning to coat each side. Set aside to marinate.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add fillets to the bag, a few at a time, and tumble gently until evenly coated.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry fillets in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding, so fillets have room to brown properly.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Drain on paper towels.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)

1427
Calories
46 g
Protein
132 g
Carbs
79 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
800 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/140930/southern-fried-catfish/
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