Mississippi Catfish Recipe
Make Mississippi Catfish Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Catfish Preparation
Cooking
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together until well combined.
- 3
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets into the hot oil, frying for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the catfish from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
