Southern Fried Catfish Platter Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Catfish

   Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and moisture.

2. 2

   Make the Breading

   In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

3. 3

   Bread the Catfish

   Remove catfish from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.

4. 4

   Fry the Catfish

   In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the catfish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Prepare Hush Puppies

   In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, onion, milk, and egg until combined. Drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Make Tartar Sauce

   In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickles, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

7. 7

   Serve

   Plate the fried catfish with hush puppies on the side, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges.