Catfish Fingers Recipe
Blackened Catfish strips. Served with remoulade.
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Ingredients
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Catfish Fingers
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Cut the catfish fillets into strips about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
- 2
Marinate
Soak the catfish strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- 3
Make the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then dredge each strip in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish strips in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried catfish from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with remoulade sauce.
