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