BIG JOHN'S SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

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My friends in N'awlins inform me that "river cat" is better then the farmed fish so do try to get it if you can so they won't use the doll that looks like me.

Provided by Big John

Categories     Catfish

Time 22m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 8 pieces
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, finely ground
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pat outside if fish with paper towel to remove extra moisture.
  • In shallow dish, combine all dry ingredients except flour.
  • Dip fish in buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk and coat with flour.
  • Dip again in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
  • In large heavy skillet (cast iron is best), heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Fry fish about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until fish will flake away with a fork.

Fahad Vlog
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This catfish recipe is a hit with my family! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Kunwar Khadka
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This catfish recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The fish is cooked to perfection and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Romeo Granados
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This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal breading was perfect.


Cliff Knight
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Javed Irfan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great! I used a cast iron skillet and the fish cooked evenly. The breading was crispy and the catfish was moist and flaky.


Md Shahein
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This catfish recipe is a must-try! The fish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with tartar sauce and coleslaw, and it was a delicious meal.


Ruth Mulenga
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Muhammad Wada
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This recipe is a winner! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Harish Tekwani
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The best catfish I've ever had! The breading was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Muskoka Bushcraft & Survival
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This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal breading was perfect.


BossLady Mikz
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Delicious! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with tartar sauce and coleslaw, and it was a hit with my family.


Khan Rafiq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great! I used a cast iron skillet and the fish cooked evenly. The breading was crispy and the catfish was moist and flaky.


Jessica Griego
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I'm not a big fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Soyab
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This catfish recipe is a must-try! The fish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with tartar sauce and coleslaw, and it was a delicious meal.


Tania Clarke
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with coleslaw and hush puppies, and it was a feast.


laxman Punmagar
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This recipe is a winner! The catfish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal breading was perfect, and the catfish had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Okenwa Thelma
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The catfish was delicious! The breading was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I served it with tartar sauce and coleslaw, and it was a hit with my family.


Neeta Budhu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great! I used a cast iron skillet and the fish cooked evenly. The breading was crispy and the catfish was moist and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Mayci Raines
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Just made this recipe and it was delicious! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with coleslaw and hush puppies, and it was a hit with my family.


Troy Howard
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal breading was perfect, and the catfish had a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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