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Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish
To help breading adhere to the fish, pat the fillets dry and coat lightly with flour before dipping into egg and dredging into the cornmeal coating. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before frying. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
Directions
- 1. In a shallow bowl, combine egg and lemon juice. In another shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Dip catfish into egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry fillets, 2 at a time, just until fish begins to flake easily with a fork, 5-6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 430 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
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