Texas Fried Catfish Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Thaw catfish fillets in the refrigerator. Skip this step if the catfish is fresh.
• 2. Pour oil into a Dutch oven or fryer. The oil should be two inches deep. Bring to a boil. It should be approximately 325 degrees.
• 3. Combine pepper, salt and cornmeal in a bowl large enough for dredging catfish fillets.
• 4. Pour buttermilk in a separate bow.
• 5. Dip catfish into buttermilk, making certain each side is covered. Press catfish into seasoned cornmeal mixture. then flip and coat the second side. Place catfish on a plate. Repeat dredging process with the remaining catfish fillets. Lower a breaded catfish fillet into hot oil with tongs.
• 6. Cook each fillet for about 8 minutes, or until the catfish flats to the top and features a golden hue.

Steps:

• Thaw frozen fish.
• Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
• Beat eggs slightly and blend in the milk.
• Dip fish in eggs and roll in cornmeal.
• Place fish in a heavy fry pan which contains about 1/8" melted fat, hot but not smoking.
• Fry at a moderate heat.
• When fish is brown on one side, turn carefully and brown on the other side.
• Drain on absorbent paper.
• Serve immediately on a hot platter, plain or with a sauce.