Southern Fried Catfish Recipe

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Southern Fried Catfish
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 4 (5- to 7-oz) catfish fillets
  • 6 cups vegetable oil (48 fl oz)

Directions:

  1. Whisk together egg, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Pulse saltines in a food processor until finely ground, then stir together with cayenne and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish.
  2. Dip 1 catfish fillet into egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then dredge in saltines to coat and transfer to a wax-paper-lined tray. Coat remaining fillets in same manner.
  3. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  4. Heat oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (preferably cast-iron) over high heat until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Carefully lower 1 fillet into oil (temperature of oil will drop to 340°F), then fry until golden and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer fillet with a slotted spatula to a rack set over paper towels to drain briefly, then transfer to a shallow baking pan and keep hot in oven. Fry remaining fillets in same manner, returning oil to 360°F each time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2957.39 Kcal (12382 kJ)
Calories from fat 3012.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 334.71g 515%
Cholesterol 82.11mg 27%
Sodium 455.79mg 19%
Potassium 219.69mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.17g 2%
Sugars 1.02g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 11.17g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 53.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 721.04 Kcal (3019 kJ)
Calories from fat 734.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.61g 515%
Cholesterol 20.02mg 27%
Sodium 111.13mg 19%
Potassium 53.56mg 5%
Total Carbs 1.26g 2%
Sugars 0.25g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 2%
Protein 2.72g 22%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 13.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 86.9
    Points
  • 88
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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