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Fried catfish is a Southern tradition, along with buttermilk hush puppies and buttermilk coleslaw. Fried catfish is an icon of Southern cooking: For many, there simply isn't any other way to prepare it. Arguments rage over whether it's best deep-fried, battered, breaded with cornmeal, or even just simply dredged in flour.
Fried Catfish is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods on earth. It is enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. Fried Catfish is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.
To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have fried catfish using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Fried Catfish:
- Make ready 1 lb catfish(4-6 fillets)
- Prepare 1 cup milk
- Get 2 tbsp vinegar
- Prepare 3/4 cup cornmeal (finely ground)
- Prepare 1/2 cup ap flour
- Get 1 tsp garlic powder
- Prepare 1 tsp black pepper
- Prepare 1 tsp paprika
- Take 1/2 tsp cayenne
- Take 1/4 tsp celery salt
- Prepare 1 salt
- Prepare 1 oil for frying
Fried catfish is a delicious quick to prepare main seafood dish. The seasoned cornmeal coating creates a golden crispy crust. Serve with your favorite Southern-inspired side dishes. If you're looking for a quick and delicious fish dinner, fried catfish is a satisfying dish.
Steps to make Fried Catfish:
- Heat 1/2" oil in cast iron skillet to 350*
- Soak fish in milk and vinegar while oil is heating
- In medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour and spices
- Remove fish from milk, sprinkle with salt and dredge in flour mixture
- Shake off excess breading and lay in oil
- Fry for 2-3 minutes (until golden brown); flip and fry another 2-3 mintues
- Drain on paper towels
There's just something special a homemade batch of Southern fried catfish. Catch the fish at your favorite lake and we bet it will taste even sweeter. This fried catfish recipe calls for yellow cornmeal, our secret to a crispy, satisfying crust. That classic crunch pairs perfectly with lemon slices and your favorite tartar sauce. Another trick to our best fried catfish recipe?
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