tennessee fried catfish

(3 RATINGS)
46 Pinches
Gallatin, TN
Updated on Nov 29, 2011

I really like catfish. Fried catfish is a good way to go.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - skinned, pan-dressed catfish or other fish
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups cornmeal

How To Make tennessee fried catfish

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Beat eggs slightly and blend in the milk.
  • Step 3
    Dip fish in the eggs and roll in cornmeal.
  • Step 4
    Place fish in a heavy fry pan which contains about 1/8 inch melted fat, hot but not smoking. Fry at a moderate heat. When fish is brown on one side, turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time is about 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Step 5
    Drain on absorbent paper. Serve immediately on a hot platter, plain or with a sauce.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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