TODD RICHARDS'S FRIED CATFISH WITH HOT SAUCE
The Atlanta chef Todd Richards says his mother made catfish on Fridays as part of her weekly rotation of dishes. She let the fish sit in cornmeal for about five minutes before frying, a technique that he said resulted in very crispy fish. He uses the same method in this recipe, adapted from his cookbook, "Soul: A Chef's Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes" (Oxmoor House, 2018). If you're using boneless catfish, this dish can be served as a sandwich.
Provided by Korsha Wilson
Categories easy, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, granulated garlic, granulated onion and 1 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper in a large bowl or large resealable plastic freezer bag. Add catfish pieces; cover or seal and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours.
- Whisk together the cornmeal, cayenne and remaining 3 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish or pie pan.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet to 350 degrees over medium heat.
- Remove the catfish from the buttermilk mixture and dredge in the cornmeal. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Fry the catfish (large pieces first), in batches, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with additional hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 987, UnsaturatedFat 57 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 957 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Jani Mehar
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe! I love catfish and hot sauce.
mx kobir
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The catfish was so good and the hot sauce was perfect.
Lizzy Ann
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The catfish was crispy and the hot sauce was delicious.
Sophia G
[email protected]Not a fan of catfish, but this recipe changed my mind. The hot sauce really made the dish.
Oyee Umar
[email protected]Amazing! The catfish was cooked to perfection and the hot sauce was just right.
Joni Sings
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe and the catfish was delicious. Will definitely make it again!
Kayleigh
[email protected]This was my first time frying catfish and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.
Udensiano. Anthony
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The catfish was so flavorful and the hot sauce really brought it all together.
Chantel Nieuwenhuys
[email protected]Perfect catfish recipe! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the hot sauce was the perfect amount of spicy.
Aisha Ramdhan
[email protected]The catfish was delicious, but the hot sauce was way too spicy for me. Next time, I'll use a milder sauce.
Anthony Robinson
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the catfish turned out delicious. I would recommend it to experienced cooks.
julfikar ali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the catfish turned out great! The hot sauce added a nice kick, but it wasn't too spicy. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Mia Fletcher
[email protected]The catfish was cooked perfectly, but the hot sauce was a bit too overpowering for my taste. I would recommend using a milder hot sauce or omitting it altogether.
Margaret Pilago
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the catfish turned out perfectly. The hot sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, I really enjoyed this dish and would definitely make it again.
Lucy Monday
[email protected]I've tried many fried catfish recipes, but this one takes the cake. The hot sauce is the perfect complement to the fish, and the cornmeal breading gives it a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
holly catt
[email protected]This catfish recipe was an absolute delight! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the hot sauce added a perfect kick. I'm definitely adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.