Catfish Fillet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
Cooking Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Catfish
In a small bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the catfish fillets.
Breading
- 3
Set up Breading Station
In one shallow dish, pour the buttermilk. In another shallow dish, combine cornmeal and flour. Stir well to mix.
- 4
Bread the Fillets
Dip each seasoned catfish fillet into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal-flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Cooking
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 6
Fry the Fillets
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the fillets from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.