Name: Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Catfish fillets; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1 cup Buttermilk; 1 cup Cornmeal; 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Milk; 1 Egg; 1/4 cup Chopped onion; 4 cups Vegetable oil

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A Southern staple featuring crispy fried catfish fillets served with golden-brown hushpuppies. This recipe uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 15

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Catfish
1.5 lbs 680 g Catfish fillets
1 cup 120 g All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Paprika
1 cup 240 mL Buttermilk
Hushpuppies
1 cup 120 g Cornmeal
cup 60 g All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 mL Baking powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
cup 60 mL Milk
1 1 Egg
cup 30 g Chopped onion
Frying
4 cups 950 mL Vegetable oil

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Catfish ingredients (flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and buttermilk). Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
While the catfish marinates, prepare the Hushpuppies. In a separate bowl, combine all Hushpuppies ingredients (cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, egg, and onion). Mix until just combined.
Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Drop spoonfuls of the Hushpuppies batter into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Remove catfish from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge catfish in flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully add the catfish to the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately with hushpuppies and your favorite sides.