Fried Catfish Recipe
Farm-raised Salt & Pepper Catfish fried to crispy perfection and served with Steamed Broccoli and your choice of: Garlic Mashed Potatoes OR Coleslaw.
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Ingredients
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Catfish
Steamed Broccoli
Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Optional)
Coleslaw (Optional)
Method
Frying Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge each fillet in the mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 3
Fry the Catfish
Carefully add the coated catfish fillets to the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
Steaming Broccoli
- 4
Steam the Broccoli
In a pot, add water and bring to a boil. Place the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam for about 5-6 minutes until tender but still bright green. Season with salt.
Preparing Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Optional)
- 5
- 6
Preparing Coleslaw (Optional)
- 7
Mix the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss until well mixed and refrigerate until ready to serve.
