So good! Nobody beats my nana’s version of this dish!

Meals for Four: Southern Fish Fry

Ingredients:

What You Need: 4 fillets of catfish

Two cups of cornmeal and one cup of buttermilk

50/50 ml of all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon of paprika

Powdered garlic, measuring one teaspoon

Onion powder, 1 teaspoon

half a teaspoon of cayenne spicy pepper

Add salt and pepper as desired.

Veggie frying oil

Serving citrus wedges

Instructions:

How to Follow

1. Lightly sprinkle some salt and pepper on the catfish fillets after wiping them dry with a paper towel.

2. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and soak them for about 10 minutes in the buttermilk.

3. Combine cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and a bit of salt in a separate shallow basin.

4. Taking out the fillets from the buttermilk, let any extra liquid drain out, and then cover them completely in the cornmeal mixture.

5. In a big deep-fryer or cast-iron pan, bring about one inch of vegetable oil to a temperature of 350°F, or 175°C.

6. Gently add the coated fish fillets to the heated oil, being sure not to cram too many at once. About three to four minutes each side in a hot pan will get the fillets nice and crispy.

7. After frying, place the fish on a paper towel-lined plate or use tongs to transfer it to a slotted spoon. This will help to remove any leftover oil.

8. Arrange the lemon wedges with the cooked fish and serve.

Enjoy!

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