Fried Catfish
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1079 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fried Catfish
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This crispy and tender Fried Catfish has just enough spice to bring you back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 4 catfish fillets about 6 ounces each
- vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with hot sauce.
- Dip each catfish fillet into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture to coat evenly.
- Let the coated fillets rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or deep-fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry the catfish fillets in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and let cool for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1079kcal
(54%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
155g
(310%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
604mg
(201%)
Sodium
1088mg
(45%)
Potassium
3404mg
(97%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
627IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1079 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1079kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 155g | 310% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 604mg | 201% |
| Sodium | 1088mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 3404mg | 72% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 627IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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