Southern Fried Catfish
Catfish fillets in a crisp seasoned cornmeal crust, fried until golden and flaky.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.57 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the fish dry and rub with the lemon juice. Leave for 5 minutes.
5 min - 2
Mix the cornmeal, cornflour, paprika, garlic granules, cayenne, salt and pepper in a wide dish.
- 3
Press each fillet firmly into the cornmeal mix until well coated on both sides.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium high heat until a pinch of cornmeal sizzles.
- 5
Fry the fish 2 fillets at a time for 3 to 4 minutes each side until deep golden and flaking easily. Drain on kitchen paper.
8 min - 6
Serve straight away with lemon wedges, tartare sauce and slaw.
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