New Fried Catfish Recipe
Fried Catfish served with french fries.
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain
Remove the fried catfish from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve
Serve hot with french fries on the side.
