Recipes
Midwestern Fried Catfish with Dill Tartar Sauce
This Midwestern-inspired fried catfish recipe features a crispy golden crust paired with a tangy dill tartar sauce.
This Midwestern-inspired fried catfish recipe features a crispy golden crust paired with a tangy dill tartar sauce. The combination of flavors and textures celebrates the simple, hearty meals enjoyed across the Midwest, making it a perfect dish for those who appreciate the bounty of the region's waterways.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (garden or locally grown)
- 1 tsp capers, chopped
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish. Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, and capers to make the tartar sauce.
- Serve the fried catfish hot with tartar sauce on the side.