Farm-raised Catfish With Fries, Slaw, Fritters & Pups (2 Pc) Recipe
Make Farm-raised Catfish With Fries, Slaw, Fritters & Pups (2 Pc) Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Catfish & Dredge
Fries
Coleslaw
Corn Fritters
Hush Puppies
Method
Overview
- 1
Equipment & prep
Preheat the oil for frying to 350-360°F (175-180°C). Line a rack or plate with paper towels for draining fried items.
- 2
Make-ahead notes
Trim and pat dry catfish; have slaw dressing mixed and cabbage/carrot ready; batter components for fritters and pups prepared.
Catfish prep and fry
- 3
Dredge prep
Pat catfish fillets dry. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Dredge fish
Dip each fillet in buttermilk, allow excess to drip, then coat in the seasoned flour mixture. Press gently to ensure adhesion.
- 5
Fry catfish
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350-360°F. Fry the fillets in batches 3-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Remove to rack and season lightly with salt.
Fries prep and fry
- 6
Prepare potatoes
Wash, peel (optional), and cut potatoes into even sticks. Rinse to remove excess starch and pat completely dry.
- 7
First fry
Heat oil to 325-350°F. Fry potatoes in batches for 3-5 minutes until pale and almost tender; remove to drain.
- 8
Second fry & finish
Increase oil temperature to 375-400°F. Return potatoes to the oil in batches and fry until crisp and golden. Drain on rack and sprinkle with salt.
Coleslaw
- 9
Dressing
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 10
Combine
Toss shredded cabbage and carrot with the dressing until evenly coated. Chill at least 15 minutes before serving.
Corn Fritters
- 11
Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in corn kernels, then beat in egg and milk until a thick batter forms.
- 12
Fry fritters
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by heaping tablespoons and flatten slightly. Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Hush Puppies
- 13
Batter
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir in egg and milk to form a thick batter.
- 14
Fry pups
Heat oil to 350-360°F. Drop batter by spoonful into hot oil and fry until puffed and golden, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on rack.
Plating and serving
- 15
Plate
Arrange catfish with fries, slaw, corn fritters, and hush puppies on plates. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with tartar or remoulade if desired.