Fried Catfish Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fried catfish paired with a few eggs and bacon.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
2
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
3
Bread the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet first in the egg, then coat with the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even layer.
4
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
5
Fry the Catfish
In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded catfish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
6
Cook the Eggs
In the same skillet, crack the eggs and cook them sunny-side up or to your desired doneness, using the remaining oil if necessary.
7
Serve
Plate the fried catfish alongside the crispy bacon and eggs. Enjoy!