Meals for Four: Southern Fish Fry
Ingredients:
What You Need: 4 fillets of catfish
Two cups of cornmeal and one cup of buttermilk
50/50 ml of all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of paprika
Powdered garlic, measuring one teaspoon
Onion powder, 1 teaspoon
half a teaspoon of cayenne spicy pepper
Add salt and pepper as desired.
Veggie frying oil
Serving citrus wedges
Instructions:
How to Follow
1. Lightly sprinkle some salt and pepper on the catfish fillets after wiping them dry with a paper towel.
2. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and soak them for about 10 minutes in the buttermilk.
3. Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and a bit of salt in a separate shallow basin.
4. Taking out the fillets from the buttermilk, let any extra liquid drain out, and then cover them completely in the cornmeal mixture.
5. In a big deep-fryer or cast-iron pan, bring about one inch of vegetable oil to a temperature of 350°F, or 175°C.
6. Gently add the coated fish fillets to the heated oil, being sure not to cram too many at once. About three to four minutes each side in a hot pan will get the fillets nice and crispy.
7. After frying, place the fish on a paper towel-lined plate or use tongs to transfer it to a slotted spoon. This will help to remove any leftover oil.
8. Arrange the lemon wedges with the cooked fish and serve.
Enjoy!