Fried Catfish Recipe
There is nothing that can compare to the delicious taste of fried catfish, but there is a lot more to enjoying some bite-sized catfish nuggets or perfectly fried catfish fillets than sprinkling them with cornmeal and tossing them into a pan with vegetable oil. This amazing recipe will give you amazing fried catfish that the entire family will love.
Ingredients
- 3 catfish fillets
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter (more if desired or larger pan is used)
Directions
- Heat butter over high heat to ensure that the bottom is thoroughly covered in butter.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl together.
- Combine egg and milk in a bowl together.
- Sit catfish fillet in the bowl of wet mixture and refrigerate for one hour.
- After one hour has passed, remove the fillets from the wet mixture. Dip them in the mixture of dry ingredients, and gently shake off any excess cornmeal from the fillet.
- After shaking off the fillet, place it in the pan of melted butter on high heat.
- Heat both sides approximately five minutes or until done. Because stovetop temperatures may vary, cooking time may also vary. It is important to keep an eye on the fillet to ensure that it is not overcooked.
Variations
There are several variations to this recipe that you can implement to make it your own.
- Using breadcrumbs instead of cornmeal is one popular variation. Some people prefer the consistency and flavor of breadcrumbs over cornmeal.
- Other seasonings can also be added to the dry mixture, such as Cajun seasoning or more pepper to give the catfish a spicy kick.
- Oil can also be substituted for butter. Some people do not like the additional calories or flavor of butter and prefer to fill the pan a fourth of the way full with oil instead.
No matter what you do with this recipe, it’s guaranteed to be a hit once the fillets are done the cooking.
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