Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLil RaysCountry Fried Catfish (u.s. Farm Raised) House-made Mac & Cheese, Green Beans Recipe

Country Fried Catfish (u.s. Farm Raised) House-made Mac & Cheese, Green Beans Recipe

Inspired by Lil Rays
Time1h
Serves4

Make Country Fried Catfish (u.s. Farm Raised) House-made Mac & Cheese, Green Beans Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Country Fried Catfish

House-Made Mac & Cheese

Green Beans

Method

Country Fried Catfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to tenderize and flavor the fish.

  2. 2

    Mix the Coating

    In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Fillets

    Remove the catfish from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge the fillets in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

House-Made Mac & Cheese

  1. 5

    Cook the Macaroni

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 6

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cooking until thickened. Add shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

  3. 7

    Combine and Serve

    Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, mixing until well combined. Serve warm.

Green Beans

  1. 8

    Prepare the Green Beans

    Trim the ends off the fresh green beans and rinse them under cold water.

  2. 9

    Sauté the Green Beans

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the green beans, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the beans are tender but still crisp.

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