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Big John's Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

Big John's Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lbs catfish fillets, cut in 8 pieces
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tsp cayenne pepper, finely ground
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

Pat outside if fish with paper towel to remove extra moisture.
In shallow dish, combine all dry ingredients except flour.
Dip fish in buttermilk, shake off excess buttermilk and coat with flour.
Dip again in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
In large heavy skillet (cast iron is best), heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Fry fish about 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, or until fish will flake away with a fork.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	672.93 Kcal (2817 kJ)
Calories from fat	333.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.03g	57%
Cholesterol	125.8mg	42%
Sodium	1819.15mg	76%
Potassium	735.19mg	16%
Total Carbs	47.13g	16%
Sugars	2.82g	11%
Dietary Fiber	5.02g	20%
Protein	35.67g	71%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	185.7mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.29 Kcal (1031 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.55g	57%
Cholesterol	46.04mg	42%
Sodium	665.8mg	76%
Potassium	269.08mg	16%
Total Carbs	17.25g	16%
Sugars	1.03g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	20%
Protein	13.05g	71%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Iron	1.3mg	19%
Calcium	68mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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