Jul 14 2026
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Fried Catfish With 5 Shrimp & French Fries Recipe

Inspired by Tropical Delight
Time1h
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Fried Catfish

French Fries

Method

Fried Catfish

  1. 1

    Marinate the Catfish

    Place the catfish fillets in a bowl and cover them with buttermilk. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

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

  4. 4

    Coat the Catfish

    Remove the catfish fillets from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Fry the Catfish

    Carefully place the coated catfish fillets into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Shrimp

  1. 6

    Season the Shrimp

    Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning over the cleaned shrimp and toss to coat evenly.

  2. 7

    Sauté the Shrimp

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.

French Fries

  1. 8

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into fries. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 9

    Heat the Oil

    In a separate deep fryer or large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 10

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the fries to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.

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