Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish

Submitted by KathyP53

"Wonderful fried Southern catfish recipe!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup ground pecans
• 2⁄3 cup plain yellow cornmeal
• 2⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• vegetable oil

directions

1. Place catfish and buttermilk in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 1 hour. Remove catfish from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
2. Combine pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip fish in eggs; dredge in pecan mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on a baking sheet.
3. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2" into a cast-iron Dutch oven or 12" cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels.