5 from 3 votes
Fried Catfish
This crispy and tender Fried Catfish has just enough spice to bring you back for seconds.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
1079 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 4 catfish fillet about 6 ounces each
- vegetable oil for frying
- lemon for serving, wedges
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1079
% 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.