Southern Fried Catfish Fritters with Remoulade Sauce

A twist on the classic Southern American dish, these crispy catfish fritters are served with a creamy remoulade sauce, perfect for a summer evening.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs large eggs
• 1 lb catfish fillets
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs.

3. 3

   Step 3: Cut the catfish fillets into small pieces and add to the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Step 4: Toss the catfish pieces to coat evenly with the flour mixture.

5. 5

   Step 5: Dip the floured catfish pieces into the buttermilk mixture, coating completely.

6. 6

   Step 6: Roll the catfish pieces in the flour mixture again to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Step 7: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Step 8: Add the coated catfish pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

9. 9

   Step 9: Remove the fritters from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

10. 10

    Step 10: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, and hot sauce for the remoulade sauce.

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    Step 11: Serve the fried catfish fritters with the remoulade sauce for dipping.

💡 Pro Tips

To make the remoulade sauce, adjust the amount of hot sauce to your desired level of heat. Also, to prevent the fritters from sticking to the paper towels, pat them dry with a paper towel before serving.

📊 Nutrition per Serving