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Fried Catfish
Fried catfish is a delicious quick to prepare main seafood dish. The seasoned cornmeal coating creates a golden crispy crust.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl whisk together corneal, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Season both sides of the catfish with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides in the cornmeal mixture.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.