Catfish Platter Recipe
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Ingredients
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Catfish Fillets
Sides
Method
Preparing the Catfish
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a shallow dish, pour the buttermilk and add the catfish fillets. Make sure the fillets are fully submerged. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, mix together the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper until combined.
Frying the Catfish
- 3
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 4
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk and let excess buttermilk drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well coated on both sides.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Sides
- 6
Cook the French Fries
While the catfish is frying, prepare the French fries according to the package instructions or fry them in a separate pan until golden and crispy.
- 7
Serve the Coleslaw
Serve the coleslaw in a bowl as a fresh side to the catfish.
- 8
Prepare Lemon Wedges
Cut the lemon into wedges for serving alongside the catfish.