Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk or water
  • 2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or to taste)
  • ½ cup peanut oil for frying
  • 4 catfish fillets (about 8 ounces each)
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      834 calories; 42 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 18 grams monounsaturated fat; 11 grams polyunsaturated fat; 67 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 127 milligrams cholesterol; 635 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl combine cornmeal, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat about 1/8 inch of oil in large skillet over medium heat until a pinch of cornmeal mixture sizzles quickly.
  3. Dip catfish fillets into buttermilk to coat on both sides. Drain excess and dredge fillets in cornmeal mixture, coating both sides. Shake off excess.
  4. Fry fillets in oil, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and crisp.

15 minutes

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