Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies
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Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies

Crispy cornmeal-crusted catfish with golden hushpuppies - a Southern fish fry tradition that's irresistible.

65 min
6 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

620

Protein

38 g

Carbs

58 g

Fat

26 g

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Ingredients

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  • 6 catfish fillets
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal (for hushpuppies)
  • 1/2 cup flour (for hushpuppies)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup buttermilk (for hushpuppies)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1

Soak catfish in buttermilk for 30 minutes.

2

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

3

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or large pot.

4

Dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture, coating well.

5

Fry 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain.

6

For hushpuppies: mix cornmeal, flour, onion, and baking powder.

7

Whisk buttermilk and egg, add to dry ingredients.

8

Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil.

9

Fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

10

Serve catfish hot with hushpuppies and tartar sauce.

Chef's Comfy Tip

Fresh catfish is ideal, but frozen works great too - just make sure it's completely thawed and patted dry before battering.

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