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Southern Fried Catfish with Cornbread
This crispy fried catfish recipe is a classic Southern favorite, served alongside golden cornbread.
This crispy fried catfish recipe is a classic Southern favorite, served alongside golden cornbread. With roots in rich fishing traditions, this dish showcases the perfect balance of crunchy textures and tender fish, paired with garden-fresh herbs and buttery flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish (garden or locally grown)
Instructions
- Preheat a deep skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each catfish fillet in buttermilk, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the fillets in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve hot with cornbread and garnish with parsley.