Catfish Salad Recipe
Choose between fried or grilled - Catfish filet atop mixed greens, carrots, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, craisins and sliced almonds. Served with 2 hushpuppies, lemon, and your choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Hush Puppies
Dressing Options
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Catfish
- 1
Fried Catfish
If you choose fried catfish, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the catfish fillets with salt and pepper, then dredge in cornmeal.
- 2
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the catfish fillets in the pan and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let drain on paper towels.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Hush Puppies
- 5
In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- 6
- 7
Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 365°F (185°C). Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Salad
- 8
In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens as the base.
- 9
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Place the cooked catfish filet on top of the salad.
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Serve with two hush puppies on the side and lemon wedges.
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Drizzle your choice of dressing over the salad just before serving.
