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Ingredients
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Catfish Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate
Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for about 30 minutes to enhance flavor and moisture.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Fillets
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully add the coated catfish fillets to the skillet and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the catfish from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
