Jul 14 2026

Catfish Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

With 2 Sides

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.

  3. 3

    Bread the Catfish

    Dip each catfish fillet first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated catfish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Prepare Sides

    While the catfish is frying, prepare the coleslaw and cook the french fries according to package instructions.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Once the catfish is cooked and the sides are ready, serve hot with coleslaw and french fries.