Golden Fried Catfish

The next best thing is watching food travel shows on YouTube and grabbing inspiration from their travels to try new dishes right in your very own kitchen. One of those dishes comes all the way from Europe. We are happy to share our twist on Golden Fried Catfish. 

Although this alternative is absolutely amazing, it is best to be enjoyed in small batches. Eating an excess amount of fried foods can lead to health concerns so just be careful.

Looking for the best way to cook white fish this summer? try Golden Fried Catfish!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 6-10 minutes | Servings:4

Ingredients:

1 lb. Catfish fillets

1 C. Yellow cornmeal

¼ C. Flour

¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper

½ tsp. Paprika

2 tsp. Seasoned salt

Black pepper to taste

2 large eggs

Oil for frying

Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Step 1. In a Ziploc bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, seasoned salt, and black pepper to taste. Shake to combine well.

a. Adding cornmeal

b. Adding flour

c. Adding cayenne pepper

d. Adding paprika

e. Adding seasoned salt

Step 2. Whisk together the eggs in a large bowl.

Step 3. Dip the catfish fillets into the egg mixture and then place them in the Ziploc bag. Shake to coat the fillets well.

Step 4. Heat several inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat on the stove until the oil reaches 350 degrees.

Step 5. Fry the catfish evenly on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 6. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Enjoy!

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Golden Fried Catfish

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

5 from 1 vote

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Ingredients 

• 1 lb. Catfish fillets
• 1 C. Yellow cornmeal
• ¼ C. Flour
• ¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• 2 tsp. Seasoned salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 Large eggs
• Oil for frying
• Chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

• In a Ziploc bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, seasoned salt, and black pepper to taste. Shake to combine well.
• Whisk together the eggs in a large bowl.
• Dip the catfish fillets into the egg mixture and then place them in the Ziploc bag. Shake to coat the fillets well.
• Heat several inches of oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium-high heat on the stove until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
• Fry the catfish evenly on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
• Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 942mg | Fiber: 3g

Author: Laura