Catfish Plate Recipe
Fresh water, farm raised & hand battered catfish. Served with 2 hushpuppies.
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Ingredients
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Catfish
Hush Puppies
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Battering Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Dredge the Catfish
Dip each catfish fillet first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and then coat with the batter mixture. Ensure an even coat.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the battered catfish fillets in the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Hush Puppies Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Hush Puppy Mixture
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the finely chopped onion and mix well.
- 7
Add Milk
Slowly add the milk to the dry mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
- 8
Heat Oil for Frying
In a separate deep skillet, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry Hush Puppies
Using a spoon, carefully drop small balls of the hush puppy batter into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes until they become golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
