Catfish Beignets Recipe
Marinated catfish with seasoned cornmeal
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add catfish fillets and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Catfish
Remove catfish from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
- 5
Fry the Beignets
Carefully place coated catfish fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the beignets from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
