Catfish Recipe
Make 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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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Mix the Seasoning
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Season the Fish
Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the catfish fillets.
Breading
- 4
Prepare the Breading Stations
Set up three shallow dishes: one with cornmeal, one with all-purpose flour, and one with buttermilk.
- 5
Breading the Fillets
Dip each seasoned catfish fillet first into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in flour, followed by another dip in buttermilk, and finally coat it in cornmeal. Ensure each fillet is evenly coated.
Cooking
- 6
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 7
Fry the Catfish
Carefully add the breaded catfish fillets to the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Drain the Fish
Once cooked, remove the catfish from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
