Catfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any bones if necessary.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add buttermilk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.
Cooking
- 3
Bread the Catfish
Dredge each catfish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg and buttermilk mixture, then coat with cornmeal, ensuring an even layer.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6