Cajun Fried Catfish

• Seafood

  • 6 lbs Catfish, Fillets

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder or granulated garlic

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 1/2 cups Cornmeal, yellow
  • 4 cups Vegetable oil or lard

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Buttermilk

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Description

Ingredients

• 6 pounds catfish fillets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 cups vegetable oil or lard for frying
• Cornmeal Mix:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (used: Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

• Rinse fish fillets under cold water, cut into 2-inch wide strips; place in a large bowl.
• Cover fish with buttermilk and mix with hands; cover and refrigerate: let soak for 30 minutes to an hour before frying.
• In a large zip top bag, combine flour, cornmeal, cajun seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
• Heat oil in a large iron skillet over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
• Meanwhile drain off buttermilk from the fish. Drop 3 to 4 pieces into the cornmeal mixture and coat each piece well.
• Fry fish pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
• Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.
• Serve hot with tarter sauce.