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Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

Classic Southern-style fried catfish, crispy and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Catfish about 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. 2. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Fry catfish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. 5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Catfish, Fried, Southern
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