Southern Fried Catfish
Ingredients
The catfish
-
4
fillets
catfish
-
1½
cups
buttermilk
The breading
-
1½
cups
cornmeal
-
1
tablespoon
granulated garlic
-
1
teaspoon
onion powder
-
½-1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
-
1
teaspoon
white or black pepper
-
2
teaspoons
salt
The spicy tartar sauce
-
1
cup
mayonnaise
-
1
tablespoon
finely diced onion
-
½-1
teaspoon
prepared mustard
-
3
tablespoons
hot pepper relish
-
1
tablespoon
granulated garlic
-
1
dash
hot sauce
-
to taste
salt and pepper
The frying oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Pour buttermilk into another bowl.
- If needed, cut the catfish fillets into manageable pieces.
- Dip each catfish fillet in buttermilk, letting excess drain, then coat in the cornmeal mixture.
- Deep fry the fish in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the fish and drain on a rack to keep crispy.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and spicy tartar sauce.
- For the tartar sauce, mix all ingredients and chill for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
763
Total fat
55g
Total carbohydrates
39g
Total protein
35g
Sodium
2295mg
Cholesterol
127mg
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