Easy Pan-Fried Catfish
2015-03-22
- Yield : 4
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 5m
- Cook Time : 6m
- Ready In : 11m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
345 -
Calories from Fat
185 -
Total Fat
20g -
Saturated Fat
3g -
Trans Fat
0g -
Cholesterol
0mg -
Sodium
350mg -
Carbohydrates
10g -
Dietary Fiber
0g -
Sugar
0g -
Protein
29g -
Serving Size
1 fillet
Fried catfish is a southeastern favorite. Tradition recipes dip the fish fillets in milk or buttermilk, dredge in self-rising cornmeal, and fry the fillets in several inches of oil.
This simple variation, based on my pan-fried fish recipe, takes only minutes to prepare and uses only enough oil to brown the fish.
Catfish is high in potassium. A 4 ounce (113 g) portion has about 400 mg. Any fish fillet can be used for this recipe, so don’t limit yourself to catfish.
It’s also great for a quick fish sandwich.
One serving provides 29 grams of protein.
Cook’s Tip
For a gluten free recipe replace flour with cornmeal.
Serve with Spicy Southwestern Coleslaw.
Ingredients
- 4 6-oz. (170 g) catfish or other fish fillets
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) all purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) white or yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) garlic powder or to taste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 to 60 ml) olive, avocado, or peanut oil
Method of Preparation
Step 1
Heat oil to 350°F (175° C) in a skillet large enough to hold all four fillets or work in batches.
Step 2
Place all dry ingredients in a shallow dish or large plastic bag. Throughly combine. Rinse fish in water and then dredge or place in bag and shake to coat.
Step 3
Arrange breaded fillets in the skillet, cover and cook about 3 minutes. Turn and cook other side about 3 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately.
