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Pan Fried Catfish Filets

SUBMITTED BY: EHOLT PHOTO BY: Texas Don

"Lightly fried and very flavorful. Sure to please all. Serve with lemon wedges and homemade tartar sauce."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 37 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 4 filets

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together cornmeal, cayenne pepper, paprika and onion powder. Mix well. Pour mixture onto a large sheet of waxed paper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Pour milk into a medium bowl. Dip catfish filets into milk and hold up and let the milk drip off. Roll the milk-soaked filet in the cornmeal mixture until completely covered. Set aside.
  4. Fry the garlic in the hot skillet, but do not burn. Add the coated catfish filets and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, sprinkling salt on the fish after each turn. Cook until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by CRHARNESS
This recipe was quick and simple. I had some thick filets that did not get done when the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2005 by TchrJrHi
This was very good. I did add some lemon pepper and it turned out well. Thanks for the post. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by SundayGirl
I wish I had put these in the oven to finish them off, too -- the fillets were thick and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2004 by HAMTRAMCK
I won't make this again. A much better coating is Italian bread crumbs with Seasoned Salt and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by NANSTERS
This recipe was good. As always when frying, be sure the oil is hot enough before adding your... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2003 by KSKEMP
I noticed the question about mercury content in catfish. As I understand it, mercury content... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2008 by L. Rakic
Absolutely fantastic! I rubbed the fish with Adobo seasoning on both sides before dredging it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by KO
If I were to make this again, I would cut the corn meal in half and add 1 cup of flour and add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Trish
I used a packaged fish fry mix and just added garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2006 by MCS80013
I made this last night and it was fabulous. I deep fried it so I used quite a bit more oil.... MORE

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