Catfish Filet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Catfish Filet Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly combined.
- 2
- 3
Coat the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet first into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat the fillet in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to ensure it adheres well. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You’ll want enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan to about 1/2 inch deep.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Once the oil is hot (test by dropping a small bit of breading into the oil; it should sizzle), carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
When cooked, remove the fillets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.