American 20 min

Southern Fried Catfish

Name: Southern Fried Catfish
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs catfish fillets; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; Salt and black pepper; Neutral oil for frying; Lemon wedges, hush puppies, and coleslaw for serving

seafooddairy-freecomfort-food

Ingredientsfor 2

410

Cal

34g

Protein

32g

Carbs

16g

Fat

11.5 lbs catfish fillets
21 cup whole milk
31 teaspoon hot sauce
41 cup yellow cornmeal
51/2 cup all-purpose flour
61 teaspoon garlic powder
71 teaspoon onion powder
81 teaspoon smoked paprika
91 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
101/2 teaspoon cayenne
11Salt and black pepper
12Neutral oil for frying
13Lemon wedges, hush puppies, and coleslaw for serving

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Instructions

1
Combine milk and hot sauce in a shallow dish. Add catfish fillets and let soak for 15 minutes — this draws out any muddy flavor and keeps the fish moist during frying.
2
Combine cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Old Bay, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Remove catfish from milk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing firmly on all sides to coat well.
3
Heat 1.5 inches of oil in a cast-iron skillet to 375°F. Fry fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown with a crunchy crust. The fish should reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Do not crowd the pan. Drain on a paper towel-lined rack. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, coleslaw, and hot sauce.