Catfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
For Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Seasoning
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
- 3
Season the Catfish
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the catfish fillets. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Breading
- 4
Prepare the Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with buttermilk, one with the cornmeal, and one with the flour.
- 5
Bread the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat the fillet in the cornmeal, pressing gently to ensure it sticks. Repeat with all fillets.
- 6
Dust with Flour
After coating with cornmeal, lightly dust each fillet with all-purpose flour to enhance the crispiness.
Frying
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 9
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the fillets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.