Lil' Catfish Platter Recipe
fried Mississippi catfish, fresh fruit choice of country, sausage or green chili gravy, with potato casserole or buttered grits
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish
Fruit Selection
Gravy Options
Potato Casserole
Buttered Grits
Method
Fried Catfish
- 1
Prep the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Soak the fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove catfish from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Fry the fillets until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Fruit Selection
- 4
Prepare Fresh Fruit
Wash and cut the seasonal fruit into bite-sized pieces. Serve alongside the fried catfish.
Gravy Options
- 5
Make Country Sausage Gravy
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove sausage and set aside. Add flour to the drippings, whisking for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened. Stir in sausage and black pepper.
- 6
Potato Casserole
- 7
Prepare Potatoes
Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, sour cream, and cheese. Spread into a greased baking dish.
- 8
Bake the Casserole
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the mashed potato mixture for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.