Recipes
Southern Fried Catfish with Collard Greens
Crispy fried catfish served with tangy, slow-cooked collard greens—a Southern classic that brings together the flavors of the region’s waters and fields.
Crispy fried catfish served with tangy, slow-cooked collard greens—a Southern classic that brings together the flavors of the region’s waters and fields. The flaky, golden catfish perfectly complements the savory greens, creating a meal steeped in Southern culinary heritage.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch collard greens, chopped (garden or locally grown)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate catfish in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Dredge in a mixture of cornmeal, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Fry catfish in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a pot, sauté collard greens with olive oil and add apple cider vinegar. Cook until tender.
- Serve catfish with collard greens on the side.