Catfish With 2 Sides Recipe
Two fried catfish fillets. served with two sides
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor the fish.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Fillets
Remove catfish from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the fillets in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it's hot but not smoking.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6