WILL'S SPICY NEW ORLEANS CATFISH FRIES
Discovered this recipe while I was a consultant to one of the long time landmark New Orleans restaurants 20 years ago. It's still my all-time favorite catfish recipe and I have closely guarded the recipe till now. I hope others will enjoy it as much as I have.
Provided by WILL321
Categories Seafood Fish Catfish
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Lay catfish fillet horizontally on cutting board. Cut thin 1/4 inch wide strips from the filet at a 45 degree angle. This is easy if your knife is sharp, and the filet is partly frozen.
- Dust fish strips moderately with cayenne pepper, and gently tumble together to evenly coat all strips. They should look pink all over when you are through. On the Bayou, this is called a dry marinade. Place catfish strips on a plate or pan, and set aside for a few minutes to thaw.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place enough corn flour to bread your catfish on a bowl or plate, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Place thawed catfish into seasoned corn flour, and tumble gently until all strips are evenly coated. Deep fry in hot oil for about 3 minutes, or until done. Fish should be golden brown, slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside when done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 306.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
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Daniel Vanrooyen
[email protected]I've never had catfish fry before, but this recipe made me a fan. The fish was so flaky and the breading was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
October Worley
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I served it with hush puppies and coleslaw, and it was a hit with my family.
Alisha Titian
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my catfish fry turned out terrible. The breading was too thick and the fish was dry. I'm going to have to try a different recipe next time.
JOHN MURRY
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The catfish was overcooked and the breading was soggy. I don't recommend this recipe.
Nurnobi Bd
[email protected]The catfish was a bit dry, but the breading was delicious. I think I might try using a different type of fish next time.
Ahsanali Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out great! I used a bit less cayenne pepper than the recipe called for, but it was still plenty spicy. I served it with tartar sauce and lemon wedges, and it was a delicious meal.
Uzu Wilson
[email protected]I've tried many catfish fry recipes, but this one is by far the best. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Naini Mariane
[email protected]This catfish fry recipe is a keeper! The catfish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The spicy breading was perfect, with just the right amount of heat. I served it with hush puppies and coleslaw, and it was a hit with my family.