Fin Fish - Little Rock Recipe
1 or 2 pieces of cornmeal-fried catfish, tartar
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Cornmeal-Fried Catfish
Method
Instructions for Preparing Cornmeal-Fried Catfish
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Prepare the Catfish
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 4
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve
Serve the hot catfish with tartar sauce on the side.
