PAN - FRIED CATFISH

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Almost all Catfish in the South is deep fried. This recipe uses all the same spices and coating mixes, but it is pan fried instead. NOTE: This recipe can also be used to bake the catfish, if desired.

Provided by Skip Davis

Categories     Fish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 lb catfish fillets (3/4 inches thick), 6 to 8 pieces
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/2 c cornmeal
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning
1 Tbsp olive or canola oil
1 large lemon cut into wedges

Steps:

  • 1. In shallow dish, lightly beat egg and hot pepper sauce until well mixed. In a second shallow dish, stir cornmeal, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder and seafood seasoning until blended.
  • 2. Dip each piece of fish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
  • 3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add fish. Cook 5 to 8 minutes total, turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork and is brown on both sides. Drain on paper toweling.
  • 4. NOTE: To keep underside of fish crisp: Immediately place fish on cooling rack until serving time. Squeeze lemon juice over fish as it is served. Add wedges as a garnish on serving platter.

Rusha Khadkakarki
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I've tried many catfish recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


April Jackson
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This catfish recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Unique Girl.
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Popoola Basirat
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zacahriah Miller
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I was very happy with this recipe. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Brandy Walker
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This recipe is amazing! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ndoto Strong
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I've tried many catfish recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Nabirye Betty
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This catfish recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jarrard Wells
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mr Phillps
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This catfish recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Precious Peninah
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I was very happy with this recipe. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


AKD MEDIA
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This recipe is amazing! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Julhas Khan
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I've tried many catfish recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


Ambreen Shaikh
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This catfish recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Matt Schertz
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I was very impressed with this recipe. The catfish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zina Badr
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This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sahabin Tosar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The catfish is always moist and flaky, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Robel Hosen
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This catfish recipe was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.