Catfish

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Southern

Crispy catfish coated in flavorful cornmeal and Cajun seasoning offers a spicy, crunchy exterior with tender fish inside. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, it pairs well with sides like coleslaw or hush puppies and appeals to seafood lovers craving bold Southern flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • mustard
  • 1 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Mix cornmeal with Cajun seasoning.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and mustard.
  3. Dip the catfish into the milk mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Then coat the fish thoroughly with the seasoned cornmeal mixture.
  5. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Drop the coated fish into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

533 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 30.8g 40% DV
Carbs 59.1g 21% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 12.3g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 214.8mg 9% DV
Potassium 337.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 194.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 190.3mg 15% DV
Iron 2.9mg 16% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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