4 Shrimp / 2 Catfish Fillets Recipe
Served with fries, 2 hushpuppies, cocktail and tartar sauce.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Seafood
Batter and Frying
Sides
Sauces
Method
Preparation of Seafood
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut into manageable pieces if necessary.
Batter Preparation
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until evenly combined.
- 4
Frying Seafood
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Coat the Seafood
Dip each shrimp and catfish fillet into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- 7
Fry the Seafood
Carefully place the coated shrimp and catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes for shrimp and 5-6 minutes for catfish. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Sides Preparation
- 8
Cook the French Fries
Prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions, usually by baking or frying until golden and crispy.
- 9
Prepare Hushpuppies
If using store-bought hushpuppies, heat them according to package instructions. If homemade, fry them until golden brown.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, arrange the fried shrimp, catfish fillets, French fries, and hushpuppies. Serve with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce on the side.
