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Classic Fried Catfish

By: Southern Living magazine 
"There's nothing like catfish, no-frills needed."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (48)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

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.

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  • Reprinted with permission of Southern Living® magazine. All rights reserved.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
Classic maybe, however not much flavor. Seasonings go a long way including some cajun spices.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2003 by GRAMMA GORGEOUS   view full review
This is very good and crunchy! I did add a dash or two of Emerils Essence. Make sure your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by chelsea   view full review
Considering I'm just getting started in the kitchen. I'm amazed at the results. My husband...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2003 by BARNKITTY   view full review
Quick, easy, and very, very tasty. Gives a lot of good flavor and crunch.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by KMCHANNEL   view full review
Very tasty and easy for a basic fried catfish recipe - as good, if not better, than any we've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by FRITZ00   view full review
This is Delicious!! Every catfish lover should try it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2003 by IREGIJI   view full review
Delicious! so crispy and tender. Thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by MIZZPURSUNALITY   view full review
I have never made fried fish and I was having 12 people over for dinner. I found this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by Gina   view full review
Very Good recipe - will keep in my file to use every tine I want to fry up some catfish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2005 by csindustry1   view full review
This was the best fried catfish I ever tried. I actually signed up as a member today because...

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