Catfish* & Hushpuppies Recipe
Catfish and 3 hushpuppies caught by the pilot who went FLY-fishing. Get it? Fly fishing! Blackened or deep fried
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Ingredients
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Catfish
Hushpuppies
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate
In a bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated catfish and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Hushpuppies Preparation
- 6
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 7
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a separate pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 365°F (185°C) for frying.
- 9
Fry the Hushpuppies
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Remove and drain on paper towels.
