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fried catfish with tatoes

(4 ratings)
Bobbycountry avatar
Recipe by
Bobby (*_*)
@Bobbycountry
Monticello, KY

I LOVE FISH!!! You can't beat fried catfish with fries and coleslaw. I used a electric skillet, with oil and frozen pond raised catfish. Fried them until golden brown and place fries and coleslaw on a platter and went to heaven.

(4 ratings)
yield 3 -4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For fried catfish with tatoes

  • 1 pkg
    (about 1-1/2 lbs) frozen or fresh catfish fillets, cut in half
  • 1/4 c
    shortening or lard
  • 1 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    coarse black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp
    red pepper (cayenne)

How To Make fried catfish with tatoes

  • 1
    Get all ingredients together.
  • 2
    In a large skillet or electric skillet, place shortening and heat to 375 degrees.
  • 3
    Mix rest of ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Cut fish in half and place in a colander and run water over them and let drain.
  • 4
    Place catfish fillet in cornmeal mixture, shake excess meal off.
  • 5
    Place fish fillets in hot skillet.
  • 6
    Fry fish 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork and golden brown.
  • 7
    Remove fish from skillet onto a paper towel lined platter. *** Place fish, fries and coleslaw onto a plate or small platter and ENJOY!!!
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