Fried Catfish Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
Breading
Frying
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare Buttermilk Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Catfish
Add the catfish fillets to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
Breading
- 3
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bread Catfish
Remove the marinated catfish fillets from the refrigerator. Allow excess buttermilk to drip off, then dredge each fillet in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Frying
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 6
Fry Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets into the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- 7
Cook Catfish
Fry each fillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fillets and drain on paper towels.