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Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 85 Minutes
Servings: 6
Wonderful fried Southern catfish recipe!
Ingredients:
2 lbs catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup ground pecans
2/3 cup plain yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon paprika
2 large eggs, beaten
vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Place catfish and buttermilk in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 1 hour. Remove catfish from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
2. Combine pecans and next 4 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Dip fish in eggs; dredge in pecan mixture, shaking off excess. Arrange on a baking sheet.
3. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 into a cast-iron Dutch oven or 12 cast-iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
By RecipeOfHealth.com