Fried Catfish
Fried catfish is a delicious quick to prepare main seafood dish. The seasoned cornmeal coating creates a golden crispy crust.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets 3 large fillets cut into 6 smaller pieces
- 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 for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl whisk together 2 cups yellow cornmeal, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Season both sides of the 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets with salt and pepper then dredge both sides in the cornmeal mixture.
- Add enough vegetable oil for frying in a large nonstick pan or cast iron skillet to reach ¾ to 1 inch 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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