Southern Fried Catfish

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Southern Fried Catfish Southern Fried Catfish

54321 Based on 7 Reviews

Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 8 min
Difficulty: Easy

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4 cup all-purpose flour
crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
salt
8   (5 to 6-ounce) catfish fillets, skin removed
1 cup corn meal
Oil, for frying

Directions

Heat a fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle both sides of each catfish with salt and crab boil seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal. Dredge the catfish in the flour mixture and place in fryer. Deep fry for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until done. Drain on paper towels.

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Reader Comments:

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Hi Paula. I just cooked the absolute worst fried catfish, so bad my little girl said "YUCK!" My mistake: I got the recipe from Saveur.com. It said to put the seasoning in with the cornmeal and flour, then dredge the fish in it. The fish ends up completely flavorless! After dinner, I checked your site, and sure enough, you say to season the fish first, and then dredge it. I am sooo sorry I did not consult your site first. My family loves your food, and I appreciate all that you do for families everywhere. Warm Regards, Kim Sadowski

By Kim Sadowski on August 24, 2011

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Mrs. Paula, I love watching your cooking shows that you & ur sons prepare , my sister & her husband tried to have dinner when they were in S.Ga but didn't get in please continue sending all these wonderful recipies that catfish looks yummy good. writing the recipe down now! thanks sooooooooo much, Maria

By Maria Grady on August 19, 2011

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I think you and your sons are great awesome cooks! Keep up the good work!

By Tyra Henry on August 05, 2011

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This recipe was delightful.Thanks for the recipe Paula, your the best. smile

By barbara baker on June 06, 2011

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This recipe for fried catfish is awesome! I had whole catfish instead of filets and used shortening and they turned out GREAT! Thanks Paula smile

By Rachel Schuck on March 08, 2011

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Dear Paula, I have watched your show since I was a kid and fell in love with your cooking. Little did I know I whould meet the man of my dreams who happens to be from down south, for the most part we both eat the same way but its hard to get veggies down his cute but totly davoted smile. Help What should I do He likes mushrooms and some raw veggies but everything else is a complet Yack.

By Sarah Russll on February 27, 2011

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Love it Love it Love it.

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