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southern-fried-catfish-recipe

Southern Fried Catfish

A classic Southern dish with crispy, golden catfish fillets.
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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: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 fillets Catfish
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Fry the catfish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. 5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Catfish, Fried, Southern
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