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down south fried catfish

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Jennifer J
Seattle, WA

When I was 19 and pregnant with my daughter, her great-grandmother asked if I knew how to fry fish. I lied and said yes! She asked if I would not mind frying up some fish and of course, I nervously agreed. To my surprise, every one LOVED my fried fish. That was 16 years ago, and everyone still raves about the fish every time I cook it. I hope you all enjoy.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 2 Hr 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For down south fried catfish

  • 6
    catfish filets
  • 1 Tbsp
    coarse salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    creole or cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 4-6 dash
    hot sauce
  • 6 slice
    lemons
  • peanut or canola oil ( for frying)

How To Make down south fried catfish

  • 1
    Place catfish in a single layer in a shallow dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt and hot sauce.
  • 2
    Pour the buttermilk over the fish. Set aside to marinate about 2 hours.
  • 3
    Place 2 inches of oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  • 4
    place flour, cornmeal and Creole seasoning, black pepper, and lemon pepper in a brown bag.
  • 5
    Add just enough fish to fry in the first batch (I usually coat 2 pieces at a time) Shake bag to coat fish evenly.
  • 6
    Add fish to hot oil.Cook until fish begins to brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 7
    Turn; cook until fish browns and most of the bubbling has stopped, about 4 more minutes.
  • 8
    Transfer to clean brown paper or paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining fish.
  • 9
    Serve with dipping sauce and lemons.

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