Description
Fried catfish is a Southern comfort food that delivers crispy perfection with every bite. This dish features golden-brown fillets with a crunchy cornmeal crust, encasing tender, flaky fish inside. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, fried catfish pairs beautifully with classic sides like coleslaw or fries. Get ready to create unforgettable memories around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb catfish fillets (fresh or thawed)
- 1 cup cornmeal (coarse ground)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Oil for frying (enough to cover half an inch in the skillet)
Instructions
- Rinse catfish fillets in cold water and pat dry.
- Soak fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (85g)
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg