Southern fried catfish with hush puppies is a classic American comfort food dish, especially popular in the Southern United States. The catfish is coated in a flavorful batter and fried until golden brown, while the hush puppies are small, savory balls made of cornmeal, flour, and other ingredients. Both the catfish and hush puppies are typically served with a side of tartar sauce or remoulade. This combination of crispy catfish, fluffy hush puppies, and tangy dipping sauce is sure to delight any seafood lover. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe, tips, and techniques for creating an unforgettable southern fried catfish and hush puppies meal.
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SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
- In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
- Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 131.6 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 78.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 799.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
SWEET ONION AND CATFISH HUSH PUPPIES WITH COMEBACK SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h
Yield 16 hush puppies
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- For the comeback sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sambal, ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, garlic powder, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and everything is well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- For the whipped sorghum butter: Add the butter, molasses and salt to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or to a medium bowl if you're using a hand mixer or whisk. Mix on medium speed until well-combined and the butter is lightened and fluffy.
- For the catfish: Combine the catfish with salt and sugar in a bowl. Refrigerate.
- For the hush puppies: Combine cornmeal with sugar, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly to combine these dry ingredients. Whisk together the buttermilk and egg in a separate bowl until there are no specks of egg and it becomes a smooth and homogenous mixture.
- Retrieve the quick-cured catfish from the fridge, and add the catfish and diced onion to the dry ingredient mixture. Quickly stir together to coat the onion and catfish bits with cornmeal and spices. Add the buttermilk and egg and mix quickly with a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is well combined and the batter stiffens up pretty quickly as the cornmeal soaks up the buttermilk. Cover your batter and refrigerate for a few minutes while you prepare your pot for frying.
- Add vegetable oil to a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven no larger than 8 inches across-it's necessary for deep frying to have at least 2 inches of oil. Heat the oil over medium heat, bringing it up to 350 degrees F, using a thermometer to check the temperature. (If you don't have a thermometer, you can tell that the oil is ready when you add a small pinch of flour and it immediately sizzles and fries. You can fry without a thermometer if you're feeling bold, but just be careful that your oil doesn't get too hot or cold-you could either burn your hush puppies or end up with greasy ones-and no one wants that!)
- Once the oil is up to 350 degrees F, pull your batter from the fridge and begin to scoop it into the hot oil. We like to use a 3/4-ounce cookie scoop, but you could also use two spoons to scoop and drop roughly tablespoon-sized dollops into the hot oil. Fry as many hush puppies as comfortably fit into the pot at once-they should definitely have some room to expand and get crispy. It's okay to fry in several batches.
- Fry the hush puppies for 2 minutes, then turn them over and fry until golden brown and fluffy on the inside, another 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider, moving them to a plate or tray lined with paper towels to help drain any excess oil. Sprinkle the hush puppies with a little salt while they're still hot. Repeat this process until all your hush puppies are cooked and seasoned.
- Pile the hushpuppies into a dish for serving and garnish with a nice sprinkle of the chives. Serve them nice and hot with 1 cup comeback sauce and 1/4 cup whipped sorghum butter, or your favorite sauces.
SOUTHERN HUSH PUPPIES
Make and share this Southern Hush Puppies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mysterygirl
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet (about 2- 2 1/2 inches of oil) until hot.
- Beat the egg and then mix in the remaining ingredients.
- Make sure that your dry ingredients are all moist.
- Using a tablespoon, drop balls of batter into the hot oil, about 2 inches long by 1 inch thick.
- NOTE: I usually only cook about 4 or 5 at a time.
- These should float in the hot oil, but not be covered by it.
- You will need to turn these as they cook.
- Fry until they are a golden brown and then drain them on paper towels.
- Serve with fish- of course!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 1182.7, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 8.1
DENISE'S LOUISIANA HUSH PUPPIES & FRIED CATFISH
These hush puppies have a cake like consistency (not your little ball of dry cornmeal). This is my base recipe, but it can be altered to your own taste, such as less sugar and more jalapeño. The catfish recipe is my husband's, and is more of an ingredient than a recipe, but this is our most requested meal when we're having friends over, so I thought I'd add it. I usually also serve with french fries, onion rings and fried mushrooms. Not the most healthy meal in the world...but oh, so good.
Provided by Deely
Categories Catfish
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- HUSH PUPPIES:.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Stir together all ingredients.
- Drop by tablespoon into hot oil (Hint: drop close to oil to prevent getting a bunch of little hush puppies).
- When hush puppies float and are golden on one side, flip and brown other side.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined cookie sheet, in a low oven.
- FRIED CATFISH.
- Rinse catfish fillets in cold water.
- Drain well.
- Salt and pepper the fish. (At this point other seasonings can be added, such as garlic, Old Bay Tony's, etc).
- Dredge fish in Seasoned Fish Fry.
- Deep fry in hot oil.
Tips:
- Use fresh catfish fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- Soak the catfish in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before frying. This will help to tenderize the fish and give it a crispy coating.
- Use a light oil, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying the catfish. This will help to prevent the fish from becoming greasy.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before frying the catfish. This will help to ensure that the fish cooks evenly and does not stick to the pan.
- Fry the catfish in batches, so that the oil does not get too crowded. This will help to prevent the fish from sticking together and becoming soggy.
- Cook the catfish until it is golden brown and flaky. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the catfish hot with your favorite sides, such as hush puppies, coleslaw, or french fries.
Conclusion:
Southern fried catfish is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy coating and tender, flaky flesh, catfish is a surefire hit with family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Southern fried catfish a try. You won't be disappointed!
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