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Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

Recipe by: Irlynda Smith

"Fried catfish is a Southern tradition, along with buttermilk hush puppies and buttermilk coleslaw. Try these traditional foods together."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In30 m
  • 1In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
  • 2In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
  • 3Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • 4Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.
Footnotes
  • Editor's Note
  • The nutritional analysis for this recipe reflects an estimated 10% of the oil for frying as well as the full amount of the coating and breading. Therefore, the values represented may not be accurate.
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Ingredients
  • 2 servings
  • 1427 cals
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips
  • 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    1427
    71%
  • Fat:
    78.6
    121%
  • Carbs:
    131.6
    42%
  • Protein:
    45.7
    91%
  • Cholesterol:
    145
    48%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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