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December 3, 2019 | Last Updated on February 22, 2023 by Patricia Valbrun
This Southern Fried Catfish is a stable in every southern household. Its golden and has a super-crispy exterior, with a delicate, tender and flaky inside.
There are so many ways to prepare catfish but if you’re making it the southern way you have to deep fry it. It's light crispy tender and spicy and fried to perfection. This is your type of fish you would want to eat all year round.
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When I was younger my mother was a pescatarian so fish was always her ideal meat, while the rest of the family enjoyed chicken, pork or beef. I remember those days like yesterday.
We use to go to Mc Donald’s and my mother would always order the fried fish sandwich. It's funny how small memories have the greatest impact on our lives. Now fish is one of my favorite seafoods.
How To Make Southern Fried Catfish
Most of us give up meat a special time in our lives and the love of fish seems to be the reason why. You can never go wrong with the seafood even if it’s just fish.
- Preheat a cask iron skillet with vegetable oil to 350-375F.
- Massage mayo and mustard together onto the fish on both sides and sprinkle some paprika. Set aside while you prepare the flour mix.
- In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients. Coat the fish with the flour base on both side making sure to press the flour into the fish so it sticks.
- In your cask iron skillet fry fish for 5-7 minutes on both sides or until its golden brown and enjoy!
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You can fry, bake, stem or cook it anyway you like, which is why when eating light or healthy, fish its always my go to. With error and trail, the best ways to fry fish is always in a light batter but over season the flour mix.Also, give the flour a taste before you fry the fish, that’s the trick!
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What Pan Is Best To Deep Fry Catfish?
I like to deep fry in my cast iron skillet because it holds heat the best. Make sure your temperature is around 350-375F using a thermometer.
Try not to overcrowd the pot or the temperature of the oil will drop. Fry two to three pieces of fish at a time making sure each piece is similar in size.
Catfish Is Safe To Eat?
Catfish is a popular source ofprotein that’s low in fat and low in calories.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, catfish is one of the five most commonly eaten fish that arelow in mercury and high in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Farmed catfish is asustainable, clean and safeseafood option.
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Tips On Frying Catfish
Where can I buy catfish? For the best result, purchase catfish at your local supermarket over the counter. Make sure the fish is fresh and doesn’t have a fishy odor.
How to keep catfish warm while preparing other dishes? Place on a rack inside oven on 200F up to 30 minutes.
How to reheat fried catfish?Place the fish fillets on a baking sheet and warmin the oven for 10-15 minutes on 350F, or just until heated through.
How long can I freeze fried catfish? Cooked fish will last up to two days in the refrigerator. In the freezer will last up to 1 months
Save the flour mixture in the refrigerator for the next time you fry fish, enjoy!
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This Southern Fried Catfish is a stable in every southern household. Its golden and has a super-crispy exterior, with a delicate, tender and flaky inside.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Courses
Cuisine southern
Servings 4 people
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Ingredients
- 4-6 catfish fresh
- vegetable oil enough for frying
- 1 cup seasoned fish dry new orleans
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup self rising flour
- 3 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoon paprika
- 3 tablespoon knors
- 2 teaspoon accent
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- salt/ pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat a cask iron skillet with vegetable oil to 350-375F.
Massage mayo and mustard together onto the fish on both sides and sprinkle some paprika. Set aside while you prepare the flour mix.
In a large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients. Coat the fish with the flour base on both side making sure to press the flour into the fish so it sticks.
In your cask iron skillet fry fish for 5-7 minutes on both sides or until its golden brown and enjoy!
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Serving: 4people
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Eve says
Thanks for sharing that you need cornmeal for this recipe! I grew up in the south, so southern food is definitely my comfort food. I'd really like to try out some local seafood restaurants to see what they can offer.Reply
Tanya Lowney says
hello
I am unsure about some ingredients.
what is Knor?
what is seasoned fish dry new orleans
thank you
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letseatcuisine says
Hi, Knors is a brand but the seasoning is chicken bouillon. The brand for the fish fry is Louisiana Fish Fry. If you google these names it will pop up. Please let me know if you need anymore help 🙂
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