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Classic Fried Catfish
Photo: Gregor Moser

Classic Fried Catfish

10 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

609
Calories
15g
Protein
15g
Fat
102g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
  • Vegetable oil
  • For garnish: Sliced tomato and parsley sprigs
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Directions

1

1. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder. Coat farm-raised catfish with mixture, shaking off excess

2

2. Fill deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 350 °F. Add catfish in single layer, and fry until golden brown, about 5 - 6 minutes, depending on size. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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