DOLLY PARTON'S PAN-FRIED CATFISH
In this recipe from From "Dolly´s Dixie Fixin´s," she says "There was always catfish at the all day singing gatherings and it was mostly pan-fried." She suggests you serve this delicious and simply-prepared catfish with hush puppies, corn on the cob, and cole slaw.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the catfish fillets in cold water and pat dry.
- Melt enough lard or shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat to reach 3/4-inch deep.
- While the lard/shortening is melting, pour the cornmeal into a large, shallow plate or dish.
- Season both sides of the catfish fillets (remember to pat them dry, first) with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the cornmeal and shake off any excess.
- When the melted fat is hot but not smoking, carefully slide the fillets into the pan (careful not to splatter, and don't crowd the pan because you want the fish to fry and not steam). Fry the fish in batches if necessary.
- Fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
- Put paper towels on a platter and transfer the fried fillets to the platter with a slotted spatula or spoon.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite catfish sauce (tartar, cocktail, etc). Make sure to have plenty of napkins, hush puppies, corn on the cob, and coleslaw, too!
- Makes 6 servings.
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Shannon R H Sullivan
s-s5@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The catfish is always crispy and flaky.
Irin Sultana
sultana_i3@gmail.comThis is my go-to catfish recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Mercidia Macotto
m-mercidia@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The catfish is flaky and moist, and the cornmeal crust is crispy and flavorful.
Md Sharif khan
smd79@aol.comThis recipe is a family favorite! The catfish is always a hit.
Jamie Michelle
michelle-j@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the cornmeal crust is crispy and flavorful.
Muhammad Saad umar
u_m60@aol.comThis is the best catfish recipe I've ever tried! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal crust was perfect.
Nayan Gill
nayan_gill24@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
RH Gaming Roni
r_roni@yahoo.comThis recipe is a winner! The catfish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The cornmeal crust was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ashik A Elahi
a85@yahoo.comThe catfish was delicious! The cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Negro Asibey
a.n80@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great! The cornmeal crust was crispy and the fish was flaky and moist.
Asma Ismael
asma75@aol.comBest catfish I've ever had! The cornmeal crust was amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly. Will definitely be making this again.
Hamid Yousafzai
hamid34@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Andrew Mwanza
a_mwanza93@hotmail.comI've tried a lot of catfish recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Oforiwaah Mavis
oforiwaah-m@yahoo.comThis catfish was a hit at my fish fry! Everyone loved the crispy coating and the tender fish. It was so easy to make, too. Thanks, Dolly!
Drayden CartoonArtist
c_drayden63@hotmail.comNot a huge catfish fan, but this recipe changed my mind. The cornmeal crust was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. Definitely a keeper!
rebone rebone
rebone.r@yahoo.comY'all, this catfish is the cat's meow! It's crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, just like Dolly promised. My family gobbled it up in no time.