Restaurant-Style Fried Catfish Recipe

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Restaurant-Style Fried Catfish
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Directions:

  1. Place the catfish fillets in a single layer in a shallow dish (you may slice the fillets in half lengthwise if desired or leave whole).
  2. Cover the fillets completely with milk.
  3. Cover and chill for about 1-1/2 hours.
  4. In a shallow bowl combine the cornmeal with seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne, onion powder and garlic powder.
  5. Remove the catfish from refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove all the milk from the pan and allowing all the milk to drip off the fillets.
  7. Sprinkle the fillets very lightly with salt (using about 1 teaspoon for all of the fillets).
  8. Coat lightly with cornmeal mixture.
  9. Pour the oil to a depth of about 1-1/2 inches in a cast-iron or heavy skillet.
  10. Heat oil to 350°F.
  11. Fry the fish in batches about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden.
  12. Drain on wire racks over paper towels.
  13. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 418.36 Kcal (1752 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.85g 23%
Cholesterol 74.11mg 25%
Sodium 1505.97mg 63%
Potassium 636.69mg 14%
Total Carbs 45.46g 15%
Sugars 5.59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4.06g 16%
Protein 24.75g 50%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 175.3mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.06 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.97g 23%
Cholesterol 29.77mg 25%
Sodium 604.97mg 63%
Potassium 255.77mg 14%
Total Carbs 18.26g 15%
Sugars 2.24g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 16%
Protein 9.94g 50%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 70.4mg 18%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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