Southern Fried Catfish
Ingreadient
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½ cup buttermilk
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½ cup water
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salt and pepper, to taste
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1 pound catfish fillets, cut in strips
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1 ½ cups fine cornmeal
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™
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1 quart vegetable oil for deep frying
Direction
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Gather all ingredients.
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Mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold fillets.
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Arrange fillets in a single layer in the pan, turning to coat each side. Set aside to marinate.
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Combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning in a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag.
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Add fillets to the bag, a few at a time, and tumble gently until evenly coated.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry fillets in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding, so fillets have room to brown properly.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Serve and enjoy!


