Fried Catfish With 5 Shrimp & French Fries Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish
Shrimp
French Fries
Method
Fried Catfish
- 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
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 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
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
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
- 6
Season the Shrimp
Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning over the cleaned shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- 7
French Fries
- 8
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into fries. Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 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).
- 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.