Description
Fried Catfish. From Your Daily Hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup (140g) cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- oil for frying
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Soak the fillets in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
- Mix cornmeal, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Coat the fish.
- Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes a side, until the crust is deep gold and the fish flakes.
Notes
Buttermilk helps the cornmeal stick. A dry fillet sheds it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American