Pan Fried Catfish

A simple and delicious fried catfish recipe, suitable for stovetop or campfire preparation.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntreeMain Course

Cuisine Tags:

SouthernU.S. Regional

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Instructions

  1. Heat about 1/4-inch canola oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

  2. Lightly season the fish fillets with Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  3. In one shallow bowl, combine cornmeal and flour; in another, pour the buttermilk.

  4. Dip the fish into the buttermilk to coat, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.

  5. Arrange the coated fish in the hot skillet, cooking in batches if necessary, for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Drain on paper towels.

  6. Serve the catfish with tartar sauce, hush puppies, coleslaw, and fries, or Remoulade Sauce.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 734 kcal
Carbohydrate: 50 g
Cholesterol: 152 mg
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 49 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 988 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 37 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g