Crispy Catfish Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Mackey Steel   Crispy Catfish Recipe uses catfish fillets, buttermilk, cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning and Canola oil to create a restaurant quality fried catfish dinner. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings: 4 Calories: 476 per serving Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   6 Minutes Total Time:   21 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 skinless catfish fillets (1 1/2 to 2 pounds), rinsed in water and patted dry
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 4 tablespoons allpurpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• Canola oil, for frying
• Salt

DIRECTIONS

• Soak catfish in buttermilk for 15 minutes. In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal, flour and Cajun seasoning.
• Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until hot but not smoking. Pour in canola oil to a depth of 1/4 inch and heat it until a sprinkle of cornmeal causes it to sizzle. (If the oil starts to smoke, turn down the heat and let it cool a bit.)
• Remove the catfish fillets from the buttermilk. Dip the fillets in the cornmeal mixture, coating them completely and making sure the breading adheres. Season with salt.
• Fry the catfish in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the fillets over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serves 4.

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