Grilled Or Fried Catfish Fillets Recipe
Our tender fillets are prepared either grilled with our unique Cajun seasoning and served over rice or hand-dipped in cornmeal and fried golden crisp.
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Ingredients
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For Grilled Catfish
For Fried Catfish
Method
For Grilled Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix together the Cajun seasoning, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Catfish
Place the catfish fillets in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C).
- 4
- 5
Serve
Serve the grilled catfish fillets over a bed of cooked rice.
For Fried Catfish
- 6
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 7
Dunk in Buttermilk
Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 8
Coat the Fillets
After dipping in buttermilk, dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
- 9
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 11
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried catfish from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
