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 (23)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(23)

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
kendra birmingham, AL 01-28-2010
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catfish lovers
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Aaron! Birmingham alabama loves u! This recipe is da 1st I've tried, and it friggin great! Keep on feedin us phat girl style!... MwahssssRead more
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Barbara Venice, FL 01-05-2010
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deep fried catfish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I feel I am a pretty good cook and I love fish, however, when I mad catfish my husband said "I don't like catfish and please... don't cook it again". Well I triued it again and the entire family gobbled it up and asked for more. Was it the beer interacting with the levening ingrediants or what? It was delicious!Read more
recipe Big Daddy's Deep-Fried Catfish
Lenore Chicago, IL 12-27-2009
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Where have you been all of my life
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

FANTASTIC!! Made this about a month ago and did it again last night. This recipe is perfect. Like one reviewer said, I do... cut back on the salt mainly because I do not like too much salt in anything. Otherwise.. it is perfect. My mother introduced me to you a while ago, and I am a faithful watcher of your show since. You know your way around the kitchen, and you make cooking fun. It is a joy to see you on Sundays, and I will make sure to tune in every week. And of course I always refer back to your recipes for guidance. Just keep up the good work because your recipes are only a few from these shows that come out exactly as it should!!Read more
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Deborah HACKENSACK, NJ 12-20-2009
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"UM UM GOOD"!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The Best Recipe ever. This is a must to make for you love ones!!!
recipe Big Daddy's Deep-Fried Catfish
Katie Beaumont, TX 12-08-2009
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So good!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this catfish last night. My husband and I LOVED it! Very tasty and not too salty at all. I have tried several catfish... recipes and this is by far the best! Definitely recommend this one!Read more
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null null, null 12-06-2009
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waaaayyyy salty!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

i even used less salt than called for and was surprised at how salty the rub was. otherwise, it was tasty. i'll try again... with no salt in the rub before the batter.Read more