Un Fried Catfish Recipes

SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
• In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.

UN-FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• spray the vegetable oil over baking sheet 3 times to coat.
• Put cornmeal, thyme, and basil on large plate and mix well.
• Sprinkle 1/8 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp lemon pepper, and 1 tsp of blackening seasoning on each catfish fillet.
• Coat the fillets thoroughly with cornmeal mixture and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
• Dust each fillet with 1/8 tsp of paprika.
• Coat the catfish lightly with cooking spray.
• Place baking sheet on bottom shelf of oven.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for about 5 minutes more, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily.