Name: Texas Roadhouse Fried Catfish (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 Buttermilk; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 cup Cornmeal; 1/2 cup All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 4 cups Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Mayonnaise; 2 tbsp Sweet pickle relish; 1 tbsp Lemon juice

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A classic, crispy fried catfish recipe inspired by Texas Roadhouse, made accessible for home cooks with readily available ingredients.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 17

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Catfish
1.5 lbs 680 g Catfish fillets
Marinade
1 cup 240 mL Buttermilk
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne pepper
Breading
1 cup 120 g Cornmeal
cup 60 g All-purpose flour
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
tsp 2.5 mL Onion powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black pepper
Frying
4 cups 950 mL Vegetable oil
Tartar Sauce
cup 120 mL Mayonnaise
2 tbsp 30 mL Sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon juice

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Instructions

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In a bowl, combine all Marinade ingredients and marinate the Catfish fillets for at least 30 minutes.
While the catfish marinates, prepare the Tartar Sauce by combining all Tartar Sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine all Breading ingredients.
Heat the Vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the catfish from the marinade and dredge each fillet in the Breading mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully place the breaded catfish into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the fried catfish from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with Tartar Sauce and your favorite sides.