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Buttermilk Fried Catfish Recipe | |
American Seafood | |
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Ingredients:
8 catfish fillets (preferably4 ounces each) l 1/4 Cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon oregano l tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup flour Bottle of favorite hot sauce
Directions:
1. Rinse catfish fillets with cold water and pat dry. 2. Pour buttermilk in a wide, flat dish. Place the fillets in the buttermilk, cover the dish, and let the fish soak 2-3 hours in the refrigerator.3. Put salt, oregano, black pepper, cornmeal, and flour in a brown paper bag. 4. Remove the fish from the buttermilk, and press each fillet into the seasoned flour on both sides. 5. Fry the fillets, 2 or 3 at a time, in a deep fryer or in a pan in at least an inch of oil heated to 325°F. In the deep fryer, the fish will float to the surface when done; in the pan, you must turn them after each side is browned, about 3 minutes per side. 6. Remove the fillets with a slotted spoon or spatula to a plate you've covered with several layers of paper towels to drain the grease. Serve with bottle of favorite hot sauce, hush puppies, green beans, and stewed tomatoes for a real Southern experience. Serves 4
Grouper, black sea bass, and tilapia can be substituted for catfish in most recipes.
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