Many recipes for fried catfish involve the use of buttermilk, however, there are ways you can fry catfish without buttermilk.
Fried Catfish without Buttermilk
The use of buttermilk is to enhance the flavour and taste of the fish. These benefits can still be enjoyed without using it when frying catfish. Some reasons for excluding buttermilk when frying catfish include the health implications for older adults who need to enjoy their catfish. Buttermilk may not be very good for people who are lactose intolerant; this means, however delicious the food tastes, there may be consequences regarding their health if it is eaten.
You can deep fry catfish without buttermilk and get good results. If necessary, the catfish fillet can still be coated with cornmeal to improve the taste. So basically, you will be frying the catfish in hot oil, skipping the part where you soak the fillet in buttermilk.
After preparing the catfish fillet, since you won’t be using buttermilk, a good alternative for your oil can be peanut oil. This option is great for people who are interested in cooking healthy meals; the peanut oil is healthy and safe for everyone. Using peanut oil for your fried catfish fillet will also improve the taste of the fried fish.
The oil needs to be heated to a temperature above 300 degrees for the best results. Seasoning can be done following the instructions in your recipe. There are many ways to season catfish before frying, in the end; your particular preferences will be the best approach to seasoning the catfish fillet.
After seasoning, you can proceed to start frying the catfish fillet. The frying part shouldn’t take too long if you have heated oil to an adequate temperature. Averagely, you should fry the fillet until the surface turns golden brown, but try not to let it burn, or the taste can be altered.
After frying, the fish fillet can be served with different accompanying foods. There are so many options, you can serve fried catfish fillet with coleslaw, cut up fruits, and different types of sauces for an extra delightful twist to the meal. Some excellent ideas of sauces that can be served with catfish fillets are hot sauce, tartar sauce, vinegar based sauces, and some spice cocktail sauce. If you can provide a variety of sauces, your guests will appreciate the effort.
There are also many dessert options that can be served with a meal of fried catfish. If you are open to trying out the different options, serve the dessert on a tray wide enough to accommodate the different types of dessert you have prepared.
Also, vegetables are a great side addition on the tray you use to serve fried catfish. If your guests like vegetables, choose some fresh greens, slice them up nicely and place the greens by the fried catfish. Don’t forget some grilled corn to go with the meal of fried catfish.
While many recipes still consider the use of buttermilk when frying catfish, it is such a relief to know there are options for people who want their fried catfish to have a different taste.
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