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Crispy Catfish
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 480 Minutes
Ready In: 500 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Southern Living. Cooking time includes chill time.
Ingredients:
4 (6 ounce) catfish fillets
milk
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 large egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
vegetable oil
lemon wedge
Directions:
1. Combine catfish and milk to cover in a shallow dish; add hot sauce. Cover and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
2. Remove catfish from milk mixture, reserving mixture; sprinkle catfish evenly with 1/2 t salt, and set aside.
3. Whisk egg into milk mixture until blended.
4. Combine flour, ground peppers,and remaining 1 1/2 t salt. Dredge catfish in flour mixture,and coat with chopped pecans.
5. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360°F Fry catfish 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Place on a serving platter; garnish, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com