Ingredients
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½ cup buttermilk
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½ cup water
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips
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1 ½ cups fine cornmeal
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
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1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![Ingredients to make southern-fried catfish]()
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Mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold fillets.
![A bowl of buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper]()
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Arrange fillets in a single layer in the pan, turning to coat each side. Set aside to marinate.
![A glass baking dish with catfish fillets in seasoned buttermilk mixture]()
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Combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
![A bowl with flour, cornmeal, and seafood seasoning]()
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Add fillets to the bag, a few at a time, and tumble gently until evenly coated.
![A large zip lock bag of seasoned cornmeal and flour mixture, with dredged catfish fillets]()
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry fillets in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding, so fillets have room to brown properly.
![A large pot with dredged catfish fillets frying in oil]()
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Drain on paper towels.
![A paper towel-lined baking sheet with three southern-fried catfish fillets]()
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Serve and enjoy!
![A platter of southern-fried catfish, served with lemon wedges]()
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Editor's Note
The nutritional analysis for this recipe reflects an estimated 10% of the oil for frying as well as the full amount of the coating and breading. Therefore, the values represented may not be accurate.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 1427 | Calories |
| 79g | Fat |
| 132g | Carbs |
| 46g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 1427 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 79g | 101% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 66% |
| Cholesterol 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium 800mg | 35% |
| Total Carbohydrate 132g | 48% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 46g | 91% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 178mg | 14% |
| Iron 9mg | 49% |
| Potassium 905mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
