BIG JOHN'S SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

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My friends in N'awlins inform me that "river cat" is better then the farmed fish so do try to get it if you can so they won't use the doll that looks like me.

Provided by Big John

Categories     Catfish

Time 22m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 8 pieces
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, finely ground
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Pat outside if fish with paper towel to remove extra moisture.
  • In shallow dish, combine all dry ingredients except flour.
  • Dip fish in buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk and coat with flour.
  • Dip again in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
  • In large heavy skillet (cast iron is best), heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Fry fish about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until fish will flake away with a fork.

Arif khan Jibon
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Imtiaz Khan official
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I'm not a huge fan of catfish, but I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly.


pubg game
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This catfish recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


kelleywayneangel teeter
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I've made this catfish recipe several times now and it's always a hit! Everyone loves it. The catfish is moist and flaky, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Mx kawsar
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Al- Mamun
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I'm not a huge fan of catfish, but I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Lala McCoy
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This catfish recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yomali Madusan
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I've made this catfish recipe several times now and it's always a hit! Everyone loves it. The catfish is moist and flaky, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Anika Ferdos
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joyai Arslaan joyai
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I'm not a huge fan of catfish, but I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Albert Redler
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This catfish recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Home Styles
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I've made this catfish recipe several times now and it's always a hit! Everyone loves it. The catfish is moist and flaky, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Usman
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Deeplove Khatri
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I'm not a huge fan of catfish, but I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Hifza Waseem
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This catfish recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The catfish is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hafsah Apdizalaam
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I've made this catfish recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


C2 Kaden
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I made this catfish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The catfish was moist and flaky, and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Samar Solangi
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This catfish was so good! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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