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Southern Fried Catfish

Here's how you make Southern Fried Catfish
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 3-10m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 to 10 catfish fillets
  • Salt and pepper, to season fish
  • 3 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 to 4 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
  • Vegetable oil, to deep fry
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat (2 1/2-3 cups) oil to deep fry. If possible use a heavy cast iron frying pan.

  • Step 2: Wash fish and pat dry.

  • Step 3: Lightly season fish with salt and pepper. Set aside.

  • Step 4: In a medium bowl combine seasoned salt, pepper, paprika and onion powder.

  • Step 5: Add flour and meal to seasoning mixture. Mix well.

  • Step 6: Dip fillets in egg, then in cornmeal mixture. Wait 10 minutes, then coat fish again with cornmeal mixture.

  • Step 7: Deep fry fish until golden brown on each side. The cooking time depends on thickness of fillets. Smaller fillets will cook sooner than larger ones.

  • Step 8: Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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