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Catfish Dinner Recipe

Inspired by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Time1h
Serves2

Two fried catfish fillets, served with hushpuppies and your choice of two sides.

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Ingredients

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Catfish Fillets

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Catfish

Soak catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. This helps to tenderize the fish and adds flavor.

2

Coat the Catfish

In a shallow dish, mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove fillets from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the cornmeal mixture.

3

Fry the Catfish

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry catfish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

4

Make the Hushpuppies

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, mix onion, egg, and milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5

Fry the Hushpuppies

Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the hushpuppy batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

6

Serve

Plate the fried catfish fillets with hushpuppies and your choice of two sides. Enjoy!