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Ingredients
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Seafood Platter Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Prepare the Seafood
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- 3
Coat the Seafood
Dip the shrimp, oysters, and catfish fillets first into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Seafood
Carefully add the coated seafood to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes for shrimp, 2-3 minutes for oysters, and 4-5 minutes for catfish. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6