Big Daddy's Deep-Fried Catfish

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Fish Fry

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(11)

Cook Time:
8 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 8 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12-ounce) bottle amber beer
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 lemon, juiced

Directions

Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne and whisk to combine. Whisk in the beer, being sure to remove any lumps.

Cut the catfish fillets in half lengthwise to make 2 strips. If desired, cut into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl add the salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Season the fillets with the salt mixture.

Dip each strip in the beer batter and add to the fryer, a few at a time, moving them around so they don't stick. Fry until brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the fryer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining fillets and season the fish with lemon juice.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Big Daddy's Deep-Fried Catfish
Melvin Alleyton, TX 11-15-2009
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Very Very Good!! I got the whole town talking!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was great. I hate drinking beer but I love cooking with it. All of my family loved the fish. This make me feel like I... can hang with the best of cooks. I'm depending on you big daddy so keep up the good work. I got everbody thinking that i'm the best cook in town.Read more
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sonja killeen, TX 09-19-2009
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I agree with everyone here, just wish for more stars so**********here are 10 more stars!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was excellent and more, so crispy and tasty, I'll be using this recipe for every fish I coat and fry. I just love the... CRUNCH when you bite into it and Oh yeah....your tartar sauce was great with this, loved your cole slaw too! You really deserve all the compliments.I better stop now cause I could go on & on. Hey Big Daddy if you ever read these reviews...give us a sign OK? Anyway Thanks again for a great meal!!!Read more
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Jana Mobile, AL 09-09-2009
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Excellent catfish!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was an absolutely delicious way to make fried catfish! Everyone in my family loved it, especially my 3 year old... daughter. We loved the flavor and the crispiness of the batter. It has quickly become a favorite!Read more
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Teretha Miami Lakes, FL 09-06-2009
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Great Batter
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Loved the crispiness and loved the taste. A little salty. Next time I will definitely decrease the salt for the fish and... for the batter and will try teaspoons of salt nstead of tablespoons.Read more
recipe Big Daddy's Deep-Fried Catfish
Sherri Birmingham, AL 09-02-2009
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BEST CATFISH EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This catfish recipe was DELICIOUS! Nothing was too salty, it was just right. Thanks for this delicious recipe Big... Daddy!!!!!!!!!Read more
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Kim Layton, UT 09-02-2009
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Good, but cut back on the salt!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Even after using half the salt this recipe called for I think it was still a little on the salty side. Is it supposed to be... teaspoons instead of tablespoons? The batter puffed up nicely and it was very good! I'll make this again, minus the excessive amounts of salt. Read more