Fried Catfish Recipe
Farm raised, hand battered, served with fries, coleslaw, garlic bread & tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Catfish
Fries
Coleslaw
Garlic Bread
Tartar Sauce
Method
Fried Catfish
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor the fish.
- 2
Batter the Fish
In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove catfish from buttermilk and dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- 3
Fry the Catfish
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the catfish fillets in batches for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 4
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel and cut the potatoes into thin strips. Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 5
Coleslaw
- 6
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrot.
- 7
Prepare the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat well.
- 8
Chill the Coleslaw
Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Garlic Bread
- 9
- 10
Tartar Sauce
- 11
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, and chopped capers. Stir until well blended.
- 12
Chill the Sauce
Refrigerate tartar sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.