Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
- Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the catfish fillets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy crust.
- Serve with tartar sauce or hot sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg