Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSweetwater TavernCatfish Nuggets Recipe

Catfish Nuggets Recipe

Inspired by Sweetwater Tavern
Time30m
Serves4

Hand-cut fish, lightly tossed in flour/cornmeal fried & served with cajun aioli sauce

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Ingredients

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Catfish Nuggets

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Cut the catfish fillets into bite-sized nuggets. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Dredge the Nuggets

    In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Dip each catfish nugget into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour-cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Nuggets

    Carefully add the breaded catfish nuggets to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the nuggets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot with cajun aioli sauce.

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