Fried Catfish

Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb catfish fillet; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup cornmeal; butter, for frying (or canola oil for the health-conscious)

Submitted by AniSarit

"Catfish is relatively cheap and easy to get, but the taste can bore some people, unless done right. I used to make these many years ago, but haven't since becoming Kosher. Here's my method, hope you like it! Cooking time includes 20min sit time."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb catfish fillet
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon paprika
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 cup cornmeal
butter, for frying (or canola oil for the health-conscious)

directions

Sprinkle fillets with salt, pepper and paprika.
Beat eggs, and stir in water.
Spread cornmeal on a piece of wax paper, and roll each fish in the cornmeal.
Next, dip it in the egg mixture (this is not an error, cornmeal, then egg - trust me).
Now roll it in the cornmeal again.
Refrigerate fish for 20minutes.
Melt butter in a skillet over low heat and fry fish for about 3 minutes on each side, adding more butter if needed (oil can be used instead of butter).
I love this served with a good tartar sauce and fresh lemon juice squeezed on top. Enjoy!

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Reviews

This was a very simple and tasty recipe. My kids ages 11 & 12 were able to help with this recipe. I had no problem getting corn meal to stick, but I waited until my oil was hot enough before I put fish in pan. Will keep this recipe and continue to use it from now on. Thanks!

goldstonrc1
This was really good flavor wise, but I could not keep the breading on my fish. Next time, I may try baking this in the oven with some cooking spray on top.

MsSally