Southern Fried Catfish
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Southern Fried Catfish has a golden brown, crispy, seasoned cornmeal coating and perfectly cooked tender flaky fish. Classic comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 pounds catfish , cut into 3" chunks
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- tartar sauce
- malt vinegar
- Lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Add buttermilk and catfish to a large ziplock bag or closed container.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- In a large shallow bowl stir together flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Add 3 inches of oil to a large heavy pot and heat to 350 degrees on medium-high heat.
- Remove the fish from the buttermilk and let drip until it stops.
- Dredge in the flour cornmeal mixture well.
- Add to oil in small batches and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. See my frying tips in the notes section.
- Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges and a bottle of malt vinegar.
Notes
- Frying Tips:
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Too many pieces will reduce the temperature of the oil, causing the fish and breading to take longer to cook which means they soak up more oil giving you greasy fish.
- Drain the fried fish on a wire rack, not paper towels. Paper towels trap moisture causing steam which can make your coating soggy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
637kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
138mg
(46%)
Sodium
744mg
(31%)
Potassium
999mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
732IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 138mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 732IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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