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Will's Spicy New Orleans Catfish Fries

SUBMITTED BY: WILL321  PHOTO BY: DEJAVU1669 

"Discovered this recipe while I was a consultant to one of the long time landmark New Orleans restaurants 20 years ago. It's still my all-time favorite catfish recipe and I have closely guarded the recipe till now. I hope others will enjoy it as much as I have."
Will's Spicy New Orleans Catfish Fries Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  3 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (10 ounce) fillet frozen catfish
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup corn flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. Lay catfish fillet horizontally on cutting board. Cut thin 1/4 inch wide strips from the filet at a 45 degree angle. This is easy if your knife is sharp, and the filet is partly frozen.
  2. Dust fish strips moderately with cayenne pepper, and gently tumble together to evenly coat all strips. They should look pink all over when you are through. On the Bayou, this is called a dry marinade. Place catfish strips on a plate or pan, and set aside for a few minutes to thaw.
  3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place enough corn flour to bread your catfish on a bowl or plate, and season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Place thawed catfish into seasoned corn flour, and tumble gently until all strips are evenly coated. Deep fry in hot oil for about 3 minutes, or until done. Fish should be golden brown, slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside when done.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Dasisalles 
My yankee super market didn't have any corn flour so I substituted fine corn meal. But they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2008 by E J 
Woooo hooo! Finally, a base recipe which allowed me to make the catfish I've always wanted! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2006 by BARNKITTY 
Mmmm. Although 1tsp cayenne really wasn't that spicy. Next time: MORE. No corn flour, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by melissa1977 
I loved it, but make sure not to put too much breading on catfish like I did. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by REDCWOLF 
I was not a fan of catfish in the States, and I've never seen it here in Australia...so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2005 by WENDYH222 
This was an amazing recipe that my husband would love to enjoy weekly! It is truly an awesome... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Wilemon 
This was good but thought could use more seasonings so after frying one for taste I added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2006 by MOLLE888 
Simply awesome. Nothing more to be said. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by valkuy 
Honestly this recipe isn't that big of a secret to have been kept secret. Frying catfish isn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Lola 
I don't do spicy foods so I substituted the ceyenne with smoked paprika. Instead of fries I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Will's Spicy New Orleans Catfish Fries

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 371

  • Total Fat: 15.2g
  • Cholesterol: 89mg
  • Sodium: 501mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 21.6g

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