1/2 Catfish & 1/2 Red Beans Recipe
Fried catfish served with red beans & rice.
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish
Red Beans & Rice
Method
Fried Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Catfish
In a shallow bowl, mix the buttermilk with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, then soak the catfish fillets in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk mixture and dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets into the hot oil, frying for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Red Beans & Rice
- 7
Rinse the Beans
Rinse the red beans under cold water and soak them overnight in water or at least for 8 hours.
- 8
- 9
Add Garlic and Beans
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the soaked red beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 10
Simmer the Beans
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- 11
Prepare the Rice
In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 12
Serve
Once the beans are tender and the rice is cooked, serve the fried catfish alongside the red beans and rice.