Randy's Fried Catfish

Name: Randy's Fried Catfish
Prep time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 6-8 fillets, 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Trappey's); 6 catfish fillets (give or take); 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup flour, unbleached; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt (sea or kosher); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; oil, for frying (prefer Canola or Corn Oil)

Submitted by Ackman

"This is a combo of a couple recipes with adjustments to my own taste. Prep time is soaking time. Recipe can be doubled if need be....adjust to your own taste. ENJOY!!!"

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Ready In:: 8hrs
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 6-8 fillets
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons hot sauce (I use Trappey's)
6 catfish fillets (give or take)
¹⁄₃ cup yellow cornmeal
¹⁄₂ cup flour, unbleached
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (sea or kosher)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon white pepper
oil, for frying (prefer Canola or Corn Oil)

directions

Rinse fillets in cold water & pat dry.
Place fillets in a covered dish or zip-lock bag.
Mix buttermilk & hot sauce together & pour over fillets.
Place in fridge overnight.
Stir every couple hours, if possible, but do it AT LEAST once.
Next day, combine dry ingredients.
Drain fillets, but do not rinse.
Heat oil in skillet to 375° (I use an electric skillet).
Roll fillets in flour mixture, shaking off excess -- let set for 10 minutes.
Place fillets in hot oil, but like chicken, DO NOT CROWD -- cook in batches, if need be.
Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain on paper towel.
Serve hot w/ your favorite sauce.

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Ackman

The only thing I like better than cooking, is eating! I learned a lot about cooking from my Dad & an ornery old Norwegian cook, that I used to work for. I don't get into fancy foods...just good ol' down-home, stick-to-your-ribs vittles...I'm a COOK...NOT a Chef! I LUV to bbq & grill!!<img title=Cool src=/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-cool.gif border=0 alt=Cool /> Except for pies, I don't do much baking, such as cookies, bars or cakes...that's the wife's dept. & believe me, she does a mighty FINE job!!! I'm a firm believer that flavored coffee & flavored beer should be OUTLAWED & I will NOT eat Lima Beans or Lutefisk...YUK!!! <img title=Yell src=/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-yell.gif border=0 alt=Yell /> Our favorite place to eat is Old Abe's...a local supper club located on a wooded back-road! We also enjoy Panera Bread, Dickey's BBQ & Picanha Brazillian Steak House!!! I've been married since 1977 to the most wonderful lady a man could ever ask for. We have 9 beautiful Grandkids...5 girls 4 boys, a VERY SPOILED white German Shephard (Tori) & a VERY goofy cat (Angel)! (Both of these are rescued animals.) We collect antique gasoline engines & attend several shows here in the Midwest.I also enjoy ice fishing, Milwaukee Brewers baseball, WI Badger football, but most of all, we're HUGE GREEN BAY PACKERS Fans!!!!! GO PACK GO!!!!! 8724987"

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