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southern-fried-catfish-recipe

Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

A classic Southern dish, crispy and flavorful fried catfish.
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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 fresh or thawed
  • 1 cup Cornmeal
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. 2. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, coating well.
  3. 3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4. Fry 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: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Catfish, Fried, Southern
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