Southern Fried Catfish
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Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—Southern Fried Catfish is the kind of no-fuss comfort food that speaks for itself. Soaked in buttermilk and dredged in seasoned cornmeal, it’s a golden classic that never gets old. 
Ingredients:
This dish brings the flavors of the South straight to your plate. Thanks to Allrecipes for this time-honored recipe. Know a great recipe of your own? Share it with us!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup water
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into strips
- 1½ cups fine cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (like Old Bay)
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- In a shallow dish, combine buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Add the catfish strips and coat well.
- In a resealable plastic bag or large bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning.
- Dredge each catfish strip in the dry mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 365°F (185°C).
- Fry catfish in batches for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your favorite Southern sides.
Image source: Allrecipes
This dish brings the flavors of the South straight to your plate. Thanks to Allrecipes for this time-honored recipe. Know a great recipe of your own? Share it with us!
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