FRIED CATFISH FILLETS

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Not very many folks in the south that don't love a mess of fried catfish. Whether it be fried, broiled or baked, catfish is good no matter how you fix it. This recipe is for the breaded kind. The breading is especially nice because the cayenne balances the bold flavor of catfish.

Provided by Tammy Raynes

Categories     Fish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg white
1 c milk
1 c cornmeal
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp pepper
4 catfish fillets (8-ozs each)
vegetable oil
lemon or lime wedges, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg white until foamy; add milk and mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and pepper.
  • 2. Dip the fillets in milk mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture. Heat 1/4" of oil in a large skillet; fry fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Garnish with lemon or lime if desired.

Rameez Gondal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The catfish fillets are crispy and tender, and the cornmeal breading is delicious.


Aliyu Lawal
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This fried catfish recipe is a hit with my family and friends. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Shiva Paswan
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I love this recipe! The catfish fillets are always crispy and delicious, and the cornmeal breading is the perfect complement to the fish.


Lauren Kenney
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The catfish fillets were cooked to perfection and the cornmeal breading was crispy and flavorful.


Sardar Amin
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I've tried many fried catfish recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


pravin mishra
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This recipe is a keeper. The catfish fillets were crispy and tender, and the cornmeal breading was flavorful and well-seasoned.


raeespahtan afghan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Sheila Stephens
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This recipe is a winner! The catfish fillets were cooked perfectly and the cornmeal breading was crispy and flavorful.


Kataike Edith
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The catfish fillets are crispy and tender, and the cornmeal breading is delicious.


Nichole mccarthy
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This fried catfish recipe is a hit with my family and friends. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Faheem khan
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I love this recipe! The catfish fillets are always crispy and delicious, and the cornmeal breading is the perfect complement to the fish.


Noshad Baloch
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The catfish fillets were cooked to perfection and the cornmeal breading was crispy and flavorful.


Jaber Chowdhury
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I've tried many fried catfish recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and delicious.


Ganna Ali
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This fried catfish recipe is a keeper! The catfish fillets were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the cornmeal breading was flavorful and well-seasoned.