Southern Fried Catfish

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: A Fish Fry

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (30)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(30)

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

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 8 min
Total:: 18 min

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Ingredients

8 (5 to 6-ounce) catfish fillets, skin removed
Salt
Crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
Oil, for frying

Directions

Heat a fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle both sides of each catfish with salt and crab boil seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal. Dredge the catfish in the flour mixture and place in fryer. Deep fry for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until done. Drain on paper towels.

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Janie San Benito, TX 06-07-2009
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Good recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've made this twice already. It's a good, solid recipe. I had never added Old Bay to my catfish before but it added a... little extra zing. However, I'm still searching for that perfect recipe that will give me a crunchy-to-the-bite exterior. Until then, this recipe will be my go-to. :)Read more
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Michele Santa Fe, NM 02-13-2009
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Although I've eaten catfish before, I've never tried to cook it. This was easy, using few ingredients that are readily on... hand. My husband couldn't wait until the catfish was ready -- it did not disappoint! Read more
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Chris Acworth, GA 06-01-2008
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Easy Quick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I found this recipe to be easy, fast and as with most southern fried foods...the secret is in the simplicity. This dish is... also very easy to make a beautiful plate and presentation. I make this once a month.Read more
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Anonymous 03-01-2008
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scumpcous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

wonderful tasting and prep.
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Anonymous 11-25-2007
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That's some good fish!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Just the right amount of corn meal. The Old Bay is an excellent choice.
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LOREEN Corona, CA 06-03-2007
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GOOD AND SIMPLE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great recipe, I preseasoned with garlic salt and ground pepper and came out wonderful. I used also egg dip with a few dash... of Franks RedHot and came out wonderful. I even ate the leftover fillet for breakfast the next day.Read more