Big John's Southern Fried Catfish
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.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 3
- 1cup yellow cornmeal
- 2
- 1 1⁄2cups buttermilk
- 1cup flour
- 1⁄3cup vegetable oil
- 1tablespoon salt
- 1teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄4teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4teaspoon turmeric
- 1⁄4teaspoon onion powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon cornstarch
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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