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Classic Fried Catfish

SUBMITTED BY: Southern Living magazine 

"There's nothing like catfish, no-frills needed."

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 (6 ounce) fillets farm-raised catfish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. COMBINE first 5 ingredients in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt; dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
  2. POUR oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Fry fish, in batches, 5 to 6 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
  • Reprinted with permission of Southern Living® magazine. All rights reserved.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 17, 2003 by GRAMMA GORGEOUS 
This is very good and crunchy! I did add a dash or two of Emerils Essence. Make sure your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 3, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Classic maybe, however not much flavor. Seasonings go a long way including some cajun spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 3, 2004 by chelsea 
Considering I'm just getting started in the kitchen. I'm amazed at the results. My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on may 30, 2003 by BARNKITTY 
Quick, easy, and very, very tasty. Gives a lot of good flavor and crunch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by KMCHANNEL 
Very tasty and easy for a basic fried catfish recipe - as good, if not better, than any we've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by FRITZ00 
This is Delicious!! Every catfish lover should try it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 17, 2003 by IREGIJI 
Delicious! so crispy and tender. Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on may 13, 2003 by MIZZPURSUNALITY 
I have never made fried fish and I was having 12 people over for dinner. I found this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2006 by Gina 
Very Good recipe - will keep in my file to use every tine I want to fry up some catfish. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 29, 2005 by csindustry1 
This was the best fried catfish I ever tried. I actually signed up as a member today because... MORE

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