Fried Catfish with Hush Puppies
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Fried Catfish with Hush Puppies

Cornmeal-crusted catfish fillets with crispy hush puppies - a classic Southern fish fry.

40 min
6 servings

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

20m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

18

carbs

58

fiber

4

protein

38

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Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs catfish fillets
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

1

Soak catfish in 2 cups buttermilk for 30 minutes.

2

Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.

3

Heat oil in large skillet to 350°F.

4

Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture and fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden.

5

Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

6

For hush puppies, mix self-rising cornmeal, self-rising flour, and onion.

7

Whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and egg, stir into dry ingredients.

8

Drop tablespoonfuls of batter into 350°F oil.

9

Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown all over.

10

Serve catfish and hush puppies hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Keep the oil temperature steady at 350°F for the crispiest coating without greasiness.

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