Golden Fried Catfish Recipe

Golden Fried Catfish


INGREDIENTS:

  • 6 catfish fillets
  • 1 cup plain yellow mustard
  • 1 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 TBSP Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 TBSP paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups AP flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
Tartar Sauce: Mix together the following ingredients
  • 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 TBSP dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp white cooking wine
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper each
  • 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, cut your fillets into small strips or nuggets. ( you may leave whole if you like but makes frying easier if the fish is in smaller pieces).Next, place the mustard, lemon juice, buttermilk, 1 tsp salt, 1 TBSP cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp pepper in a large Ziploc bag and shake up to mix everything. Next, add your catfish, close the bag and shake/toss/turn to make sure all pieces are coated with the mustard mixture. Place the bag of catfish in refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours or up to a day.
  2. Now, season your flour and cornmeal in a large brown bag or large mixing bowl with the remaining seasonings. Take out your fish and dredge/coat the fish pieces all over with flour and fry at 375 degrees for about 3-4 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcrowd your fryer. I have done that before and all you end up with is soggy batter. Also, to ensure quick frying and thus less greasy food always try to use the freshest oil possible.

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