Southern Fried Catfish Recipe
Two catfish filets served with fries & remoulade sauce
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Ingredients
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Catfish
Fries
Remoulade Sauce
Method
Catfish
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a shallow dish, pour the buttermilk and soak the catfish fillets in it for about 30 minutes to an hour.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Bread the Catfish
After marinating, remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 6
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips to make fries.
- 7
Heat Oil for Frying
In a separate pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the Potatoes
Add the potato strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt to taste.
Remoulade Sauce
- 9
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, pickle relish, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the remoulade sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.