DOLLY PARTON'S PAN-FRIED CATFISH
In this recipe from From "Dolly´s Dixie Fixin´s," she says "There was always catfish at the all day singing gatherings and it was mostly pan-fried." She suggests you serve this delicious and simply-prepared catfish with hush puppies, corn on the cob, and cole slaw.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash the catfish fillets in cold water and pat dry.
- Melt enough lard or shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat to reach 3/4-inch deep.
- While the lard/shortening is melting, pour the cornmeal into a large, shallow plate or dish.
- Season both sides of the catfish fillets (remember to pat them dry, first) with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the cornmeal and shake off any excess.
- When the melted fat is hot but not smoking, carefully slide the fillets into the pan (careful not to splatter, and don't crowd the pan because you want the fish to fry and not steam). Fry the fish in batches if necessary.
- Fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
- Put paper towels on a platter and transfer the fried fillets to the platter with a slotted spatula or spoon.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite catfish sauce (tartar, cocktail, etc). Make sure to have plenty of napkins, hush puppies, corn on the cob, and coleslaw, too!
- Makes 6 servings.
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Isha Haque
[email protected]I love this recipe! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the cornmeal breading is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Daniel Vidal
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.
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[email protected]This was the best catfish I've ever had! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ewart Muller
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the cornmeal breading is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Wong
[email protected]This catfish was amazing! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Zama Khwela
[email protected]I love this recipe! The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the cornmeal breading is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Muhammad Asad Sabir
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.
Momin Alom
[email protected]This was the best catfish I've ever had! The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Waseem alikhokhar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The catfish is always cooked perfectly and the cornmeal breading is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shohib Khan
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about frying catfish, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the fish turned out great. It was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. I served it with tartar sauce and lemon wedges, and it was a delicious meal.
Kelvin Evanance
[email protected]This catfish was amazing! The cornmeal breading was so flavorful and the fish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Mohammad abdul wahad Bappi
[email protected]I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It was easy to follow and the catfish turned out perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal.
Supianti Bt
[email protected]Dolly Parton's pan-fried catfish was a hit with my family! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the cornmeal breading added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.