Mississippi Fried Catfish
Serves 6
Time 40 min
Serve this catfish with a cayenne pepper-based hot sauce on the side for your guests to dash on top of the fillets. Potato salad, coleslaw and cornbread are excellent accompaniments.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Canola oil, for frying
- 4 catfish fillets
- 6 teaspoons tartar sauce
- Hot sauce (optional)
Method
Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, salt and both peppers in a shallow bowl or pan.
Coat fillets with mixture on both sides, shaking off excess.
Fill a heavy skillet or large frying pan with about an inch of oil.
Heat to 350°F (or when a small piece of the fish bubbles and rises to the top).
Add catfish two at time and fry until golden, 5 to 6 minutes, turning once.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve with tartar sauce and a dash of hot sauce, if desired.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 370 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 80mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 20g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 30g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Canola oil, for frying
- 4 catfish fillets
- 6 teaspoons tartar sauce
- Hot sauce (optional)