**farm Raised Catfish Recipe
Mississippi farm-raised hand-breaded catfish. Served with your choice of cocktail or tartar. Also available grilled (GF)!
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Ingredients
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For Hand-Breaded Catfish
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Coating
In one bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.
- 2
Bread the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 4
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot with your choice of cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.
