Jack's Fried Catfish
Jack says the catfish are done when "most of the bubbling stops and the fillets begin to float."
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Other Time: 1 hour(s) 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 (4- to 6-ounce) catfish fillets
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil
Preparation
Place catfish fillets in a single layer in a shallow dish; cover with milk. Cover and chill 1 hour.
Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
Remove catfish fillets from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Remove from milk, allowing excess to drip off. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.
Dredge catfish fillets in cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches into a large skillet; heat to 350°. Fry fillets, in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on wire racks over paper towels.
Member Ratings and Reviews
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Very tasty and easy to fix. I especially liked the crispy texture. I would make it again for family or at a party. I added additional salt for my family because they LOVE salty fish. Also the excess meal mixture left was placed in a freezer bag for the next07/03/04
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06/23/04





