FRIED CATFISH FILLETS
Southerners love a good “mess” of fish and catfish is a favorite in the South. Add some hush puppies and coleslaw and you got a mouth-watering meal. I usually fry my catfish in cornmeal but flour is good, too. We like it both ways! Fish always makes a great dish to serve family and friends. You can double or triple this recipe if making a big batch. Be sure and check out my coleslaw and hushpuppies by clicking on the links provided below or use the search box on any page to find what you are looking for on our site.
Catfish fillets are easy and delicious.
Catfish fillets
Milk or buttermilk
Eggs
All-purpose flour or can use cornmeal
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Oil
This classic is always a winner and wonderful to enjoy with family and friends on a summer day! A big mess of fish is always a good idea!
Try these with my Southern Cornmeal Hushpuppies and Coleslaw!
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Fried Catfish Fillets
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 pounds fresh catfish fillets
- Milk or buttermilk for soaking
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or can use cornmeal. I love them both ways
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup oil
Instructions
- Place fillets in a 9 x 13 pan and cover with milk or buttermilk. Let soak for about an hour in the refrigerator. In a large bowl mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a smaller bowl whisk eggs until smooth.
- Remove fish from milk and discard the milk. Dip fillets in egg and then in flour mixture. Make sure you have about 1/2 inch of oil in your skillet. Fry on each side until golden brown; about 6 or 7 minutes.
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