Southern Fried Catfish

By Paula Deen

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8 reviews • 1 questions

Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
crab boil seasoning
to taste salt
8 (5 to 6 oz) skin removed catfish fillets
1 cup corn meal
for frying oil

Directions

Heat a fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 °F. Sprinkle both sides of each catfish with salt and crab boil seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and the cornmeal. Dredge the catfish in the flour mixture and place in fryer. Deep fry for approximately 7 to 8 minutes until done. Drain on paper towels.

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Reviews (8)Questions (1)

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Marilyn

February 12, 2014

Needed a recipe for fried catfish - went to you first and there was an easy method!! Thanks so much...I haven't ever fried fish on my own so needed a leg up. Warmest regards and looking forward to your next project!! Marilyn

Kim Sadowski

August 25, 2011

Hi Paula. I just cooked the absolute worst fried catfish, so bad my little girl said "YUCK!" My mistake: I got the recipe from Saveur.com. It said to put the seasoning in with the cornmeal and flour, then dredge the fish in it. The fish ends up completely flavorless! After dinner, I checked your site, and sure enough, you say to season the fish first, and then dredge it. I am sooo sorry I did not consult your site first. My family loves your food, and I appreciate all that you do for families everywhere. Warm Regards, Kim Sadowski

Maria Grady

August 19, 2011

Mrs. Paula, I love watching your cooking shows that you & ur sons prepare , my sister & her husband tried to have dinner when they were in S.Ga but didn't get in please continue sending all these wonderful recipies that catfish looks yummy good. writing the recipe down now! thanks sooooooooo much, Maria

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June 01, 2020

Is there a recipe for Paula's tartar sauce?

The Deen Team

June 02, 2020

Ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

Combine the mayonnaise, pickles, onion, lemon juice and garlic powder in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.