Description
Crispy Southern Fried Catfish recipe that delivers authentic Southern flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the fillets for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate catfish in buttermilk overnight.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Serve with hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Southern Fried Catfish, Fried Fish, Southern Cuisine