fried catfish with tatoes

Name: FRIED CATFISH WITH TATOES
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (about 1-1/2 lbs) frozen or fresh catfish fillets, cut in half; 1/4 cup(s) shortening or lard; 1 cup(s) yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) kosher salt; 1 tablespoon(s) coarse black pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper (cayenne)

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Bobby (*_*)

Monticello, KY

Updated on Mar 26, 2013

I LOVE FISH!!! You can't beat fried catfish with fries and coleslaw. I used a electric skillet, with oil and frozen pond raised catfish. Fried them until golden brown and place fries and coleslaw on a platter and went to heaven.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package (about 1-1/2 lbs) frozen or fresh catfish fillets, cut in half
1/4 cup shortening or lard
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)

How To Make fried catfish with tatoes

Step 1

Get all ingredients together.

Step 2

In a large skillet or electric skillet, place shortening and heat to 375 degrees.
Step 3

Mix rest of ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Cut fish in half and place in a colander and run water over them and let drain.
Step 4

Place catfish fillet in cornmeal mixture, shake excess meal off.
Step 5

Place fish fillets in hot skillet.
Step 6

Fry fish 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork and golden brown.
Step 7

Remove fish from skillet onto a paper towel lined platter. *** Place fish, fries and coleslaw onto a plate or small platter and ENJOY!!!
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