Tw Fried Catfish
Ingredients
- 3 pounds catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Tex Joy(R) All Purpose), or to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste ⓘ
- 1/2 (16 ounce) package saltine crackers, crumbled ⓘ
- 1 (2.45 ounce) package sliced almonds ⓘ
- 2 eggs, beaten ⓘ
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon pressed garlic ⓘ
- 1 quart peanut oil, for frying ⓘ
Instructions
- Season catfish with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate fillets 1 to 3 hours.
- Mix saltine crackers and almonds in a large, wide bowl. Stir milk, beaten eggs, and garlic together in a separate bowl.
- Soak the catfish fillets in the milk mixture for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Gently press the catfish fillets into the cracker mixture to coat completely; shake to remove any loose breading.
- Fry fillets in hot peanut oil until cooked through and floats atop the oil, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
697
kcal
35% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).