Crispy Fried Catfish Recipe
stone ground grits, coleslaw, hot sauce butter (gf)
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Ingredients
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Crispy Fried Catfish
Stone Ground Grits
Coleslaw
Hot Sauce Butter
Method
Preparing the Catfish
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
Soak catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Coat the Catfish
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Remove catfish from buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry catfish fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making the Grits
- 4
- 5
Finish the Grits
Stir in butter until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Preparing the Coleslaw
- 6
Mix the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and carrots. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
Making Hot Sauce Butter
- 7
Combine Butter and Hot Sauce
In a small bowl, mix melted butter with hot sauce until well combined.
