Delta Catfish Recipe
Blackened or buttermilk fried, succotash & slaw.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
- 2
Make the Succotash
In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Add corn, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
- 3
Soak the Catfish
Place catfish fillets in a shallow dish and cover them with buttermilk. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove catfish from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Serve
Plate the fried catfish alongside the succotash and slaw. Enjoy your Delta Catfish!
