CATFISH SALT AND PEPPER CATFISH

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This is the favotite way to prepare catfish in the North Carolina Piedmont. The coating is spicy, making it a nice contrast to the delicate flavor of the catfish.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup buttermilk
4 catfish fillets
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground sea salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Place buttermilk in a 2-quart baking dish; place fillets in buttermilk and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
  • Place oil in a 12 incg cast iron skillet to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat until oil registers 375 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
  • In a large, zipper-lock food storage bag, mix remaining ingredients by zipping them inside bag and shaking until well blended. Remove fillets from buttermilk; allow excess liquid to drain.PPlace fillets in bag and shake gently until completely coated.
  • Gently shake off excess coating mixture and carefully place into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and serve.

Caitlyn Garland
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the catfish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Estere Stopa
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The catfish was cooked well, but the salt and pepper seasoning was a bit overpowering.


Jerrie D
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The catfish was a bit bland, but the crispy coating was nice.


Natalia Henao
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This catfish was a bit too salty for my taste, but the texture was great.


Samantha Ramirez
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of catfish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the salt and pepper seasoning was delicious.


Md Jahirul
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I've made this catfish recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The fish is always crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.


laith alawneh727
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I made this catfish for my family, and they all loved it! The salt and pepper seasoning was a hit, and the fish was cooked to perfection.


Siddique Arain
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I'm not a huge fan of catfish, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the salt and pepper seasoning was delicious.


Md Aklas
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the catfish turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Rejin Raj
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The catfish was cooked well, but the salt and pepper seasoning was a bit overpowering.


FallenCB
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The catfish was a bit bland, but the crispy coating was nice.


Zidie lufor
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This catfish was a bit too salty for my taste, but the texture was great.


MarcoP Johnson
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of catfish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the salt and pepper seasoning was delicious.


Shamim Ahammed
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I've made this catfish recipe several times, and it's always a winner. The fish is always crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.


Kelly Parsons
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I made this catfish for my family, and they all loved it! The salt and pepper seasoning was a hit, and the fish was cooked to perfection.


SnikiLle Lushaba
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The catfish was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly.


CJ Junior
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This catfish was so crispy and flaky! The salt and pepper seasoning was perfect, and the fish cooked evenly throughout. I will definitely be making this again.