Southern Fried Catfish
A classic southern dish featuring crispy, fried catfish fillets, perfect for a family meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- buttermilk (0.5 cup)
- water (0.5 cup)
- salt (0 )
- pepper (0 )
- catfish fillets (1 pound)
- fine cornmeal (1.5 cups)
- all-purpose flour (0.5 cup)
- seafood seasoning (1 teaspoon)
- vegetable oil (1 quart)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold fillets.
- Arrange fillets in a single layer in the pan, turning to coat each side. Set aside to marinate.
- Combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
- Add fillets to the bag, a few at a time, and tumble gently until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry fillets in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding, so fillets have room to brown properly.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 1427
- fat: 79 g
- sats: 13 g
- carbs: 132 g
- fibre: 6 g
- protein: 46 g
- salt: 0.8 g