Dixie Fried Catfish

Name: Dixie Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: vegetable oil (to cover 12-inch skillet 1/2 inch deep); 1 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 (1/2 lb) catfish, skinned; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten

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Recipe by AB_Fan

A delightful recipe from the Southern USA. No wonder fried catfish is considered a staple food "down south"; it's delicious! Serve with hushpuppies, coleslaw and pitchers of sweet tea. Finish with a traditional sweet potato pie, and you'll have yourself an authentic Dixie meal.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

vegetable oil (to cover 12-inch skillet 1/2 inch deep)
1

cup cornmeal
1

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon black pepper
¹⁄₂

teaspoon cayenne pepper
4

(1/2 lb) catfish, skinned
¹⁄₂

cup all-purpose flour
2

eggs, beaten

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Combine cormeal, salt, and peppers. Dredge catfish in flour then dip in egg mixture. Coat the fish with the cornmeal mixture.
Fry 2 fish at a time until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Keep cooked catfish warm in a 275 degree oven.

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