Catfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate the Fish
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and catfish fillets. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Bread Crumb Mixture
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 4
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 6
Breading the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk and shake off any excess. Dip each fillet into the egg wash, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 7
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the catfish from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.