Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsSea Level NCFried Nc Catfish Recipe

Fried Nc Catfish Recipe

Inspired by Sea Level NC
Time40m
Serves4

shell pea succotash with bacon, corn, bell peppers, poblano peppers, cherry tomatoes rotating shell pea, green tomato relish, tartar sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried NC Catfish and Shell Pea Succotash Ingredients

Method

Fried NC Catfish and Shell Pea Succotash Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk and then coat them with the cornmeal mixture.

  2. 2

    Fry the Catfish

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated catfish for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a separate skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and crumble it. Reserve the bacon grease.

  4. 4

    Make the Succotash

    In the bacon grease, sauté the green shell peas, fresh corn, red bell pepper, and poblano pepper over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Add cherry tomatoes and crumbled bacon, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Green Tomato Relish

    Dice the green tomatoes and mix with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the fried catfish hot with the shell pea succotash, green tomato relish, and tartar sauce on the side.

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