Southern Fried Catfish

Name: Southern Fried Catfish
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soul Food
Ingredients: 4 catfish fillets; 1.5 cups cornmeal; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 tbsp hot sauce; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Buttermilk-soaked catfish fillets get a cornmeal crust and a quick fry for crispy, golden Southern comfort food with a spicy kick.

40minTotal time

4Serves

EasyDifficulty

Soul FoodGluten-Free

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Common allergens detected: Dairy, Fish

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Ingredients

Servings

Units

4
1½ cup
1 cup
1 tablespoonSauce
2 cup
1 teaspoon
½ teaspoonBlack Pepper

How to cook it

7 steps

Step 1
In a shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce.
Step 2
Add the catfish fillets, turning to coat, and let soak for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
In another shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
Step 5
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge each fillet in the seasoned cornmeal.
Step 6
Fry the fillets for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
Step 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

612Calories

33.8gCarbs

40.2gFat

32.5gProtein

0.5gSugar

1,038mgSodium

AI-estimatedThese values are estimated by AI from the ingredient list and are approximate — not a substitute for a verified nutrition label. Actual values vary with brands, portions, and preparation.