Catfish Platter Recipe
Fried catfish filets, served with our famous seasoned fries and a slice of jalapeño cornbread
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Ingredients
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Catfish Filets
Seasoned Fries
Jalapeño Cornbread
Method
Catfish Filets
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Soak the catfish filets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Catfish
Remove the catfish filets from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each filet in the flour mixture, coating well.
- 4
Fry the Catfish
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated catfish filets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Seasoned Fries
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and cut the potatoes into thin strips to make fries.
- 6
Fry the Potatoes
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet. Fry the potato strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Season the Fries
While fries are still hot, sprinkle with paprika, salt, and black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
Jalapeño Cornbread
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 9
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 10
- 11
Combine Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 12
Bake the Cornbread
Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.