down south fried catfish
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.
prep time
2 Hr 15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 - catfish filets
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons creole or cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 4-6 dashes hot sauce
- 6 slices lemons
- - peanut or canola oil ( for frying)
How To Make down south fried catfish
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Step 1Place catfish in a single layer in a shallow dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt and hot sauce.
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Step 2Pour the buttermilk over the fish. Set aside to marinate about 2 hours.
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Step 3Place 2 inches of oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
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Step 4place flour, cornmeal and Creole seasoning, black pepper, and lemon pepper in a brown bag.
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Step 5Add just enough fish to fry in the first batch (I usually coat 2 pieces at a time) Shake bag to coat fish evenly.
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Step 6Add fish to hot oil.Cook until fish begins to brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.
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Step 7Turn; cook until fish browns and most of the bubbling has stopped, about 4 more minutes.
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Step 8Transfer to clean brown paper or paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining fish.
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Step 9Serve with dipping sauce and lemons.
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