RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED CATFISH
Plan ahead there is a 1-1/2 hour refrigeration time for the fillets, you may omit the cayenne completely or increase to suit heat level --- for best flavor I use peanut oil for frying but vegetable oil will do fine I have even fried the fish in olive oil :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Catfish
Time 2h6m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the catfish fillets in a single layer in a shallow dish (you may slice the fillets in half lengthwise if desired or leave whole).
- Cover the fillets completely with milk.
- Cover and chill for about 1-1/2 hours.
- In a shallow bowl combine the cornmeal with seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder and garlic powder.
- Remove the catfish from refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Remove all the milk from the pan and allowing all the milk to drip off the fillets.
- Sprinkle the fillets very lightly with salt (using about 1 teaspoon for all of the fillets).
- Coat lightly with cornmeal mixture.
- Pour the oil to a depth of about 1-1/2 inches in a cast-iron or heavy skillet.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry the fish in batches about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden.
- Drain on wire racks over paper towels.
- Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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Ambros Amenoni
[email protected]The breading was crispy and flavorful.
Ali yaumi
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
Nantaayi Janat
[email protected]This is the best catfish recipe I've ever tried.
Lubega Rogers
[email protected]I love this recipe! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful.
bianca fatia
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was so moist and flaky, and the breading was crispy and flavorful.
Aubrey Klein
[email protected]The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Katie Naray
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ABu UmamaH KHaN
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.
Dj Iyoz The Terminator
[email protected]This is the best catfish recipe I've ever tried. The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.
Moeez Rajoot
[email protected]I love this recipe! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful.
Lindsay Bzdel
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was so moist and flaky, and the breading was crispy and flavorful.
Ainembabazi Keller
[email protected]The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tristan_ Lessus
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Marielyne Carrenard
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.
Iftikhar Bhutta
[email protected]This catfish recipe is amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.