How to make Fried Fish - Delicious Southern Fried Catfish - Easy Recipes

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while providing tanginess.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning blend

Homemade spice mix can be tailored to taste and is often cheaper.

catfish fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is a leaner option, while pollock is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Start by mixing 2 cups of cornmeal in a bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the cornmeal.

Add 1 tablespoon each of black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the cornmeal mixture.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper to the mixture and mix well.

In a separate bowl, scramble 2 eggs to create an egg wash.

Add a couple squirts of your favorite hot sauce to the egg wash and mix.

Coat the catfish fillets in the seasoned cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well covered with the spices.

Dip the coated catfish fillets into the egg wash, making sure to coat them thoroughly and shake off any excess.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, aiming for a temperature of at least 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

To check if the oil is ready, drop a bit of the cornmeal mix into the oil; if it sizzles, it's ready.

Carefully place the battered catfish fillets into the hot oil.

Fry the catfish for about 3 minutes at 375 degrees until the batter is crispy.

Check the internal temperature of the fish, ensuring it reaches at least 175 degrees Fahrenheit for safety.

Serve the fried catfish with tartar sauce, lemon, and fried potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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