Parmesan-Pecan Fried Catfish |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. |
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