How to Fry Catfish

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Marinate the catfish in buttermilk.. Dredge the fillets in breading mixture.. Heat oil in a large skillet.

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1

Marinate the catfish in buttermilk.

Step 1

Marinate the catfish in buttermilk.

2

Dredge the fillets in breading mixture.

Step 2

Dredge the fillets in breading mixture.

3

Heat oil in a large skillet.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet.

4

Fry fillets for 3-5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Fry fillets for 3-5 minutes per side.

5

Allow to drain and cool.

Step 5

Allow to drain and cool.

6

Mix your dry ingredients to make a spice rub.

Step 6

Mix your dry ingredients to make a spice rub.

7

Dip fillets in melted butter.

Step 7

Dip fillets in melted butter.

8

Coat the fillets with the dry rub.

Step 8

Coat the fillets with the dry rub.

9

Heat skillet over high heat.

Step 9

Heat skillet over high heat.

10

Sear quickly over high heat, turning after a few minutes.

Step 10

Sear quickly over high heat, turning after a few minutes.

11

Serve straight out of the pan when finished.

Step 11

Serve straight out of the pan when finished.

12

Pair with hush puppies for a classic Southern feast.

Step 12

Pair with hush puppies for a classic Southern feast.

13

Try with red beans and rice for a wholesome dinner.

Step 13

Try with red beans and rice for a wholesome dinner.

14

Try making a rémoulade dipping sauce.

Step 14

Try making a rémoulade dipping sauce.

15

Try with Okra and corn.

Step 15

Try with Okra and corn.

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