Fried Catfish

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    333 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Fried Catfish

Fried catfish is a delicious quick to prepare main seafood dish. The seasoned cornmeal coating creates a golden crispy crust.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil as needed for frying
  • 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets 3 large fillets, cut into 6 smaller pieces
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Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl whisk together corneal, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Season both sides of the catfish with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides in the cornmeal mixture.
  3. Add enough vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet to reach ¾ to 1-inches in depth. Heat over medium heat until temperature reaches 350 to 360ºF (177 to 182ºC). Check the temperature between each batch and adjust the heat as needed to maintain this range.
  4. Add two pieces of fish at a time to the pan, fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, and internal temperature reaches 145 °F (63°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined pan to drain—Fry the remaining pieces of fish.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 439mg (18%) Potassium 583mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 91IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 439mg 18%
Potassium 583mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 91IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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