Southern Fried Catfish with Hushpuppy Crust

A Southern American classic featuring crispy fried catfish with a crunchy hushpuppy crust and a side of tangy remoulade sauce.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Lemon pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Olive oil
• 4 Catfish fillets
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Hushpuppy mix
• 1 Egg
• 1/4 cup Bacon drippings
• 1 cup Remoulade sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: In a large bowl, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, buttermilk, cayenne pepper, lemon pepper, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

2. 2

   Step 2: Add the catfish fillets to the bowl and coat evenly with the batter.

3. 3

   Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Step 4: Carefully place the battered catfish fillets in the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

5. 5

   Step 5: Remove the catfish from the skillet and set aside.

6. 6

   Step 6: In a separate bowl, mix together the hushpuppy mix, egg, and bacon drippings.

7. 7

   Step 7: Divide the hushpuppy mix into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

8. 8

   Step 8: Flatten each ball slightly into a patty.

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   Step 9: Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

10. 10

    Step 10: Bake the hushpuppies in a preheated oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

💡 Pro Tips

To make the hushpuppies extra crispy, try adding 1/4 cup of cornstarch to the hushpuppy mix. To prevent the catfish from sticking to the skillet, pat it dry with paper towels before coating with the batter. For an extra crunchy crust, try adding 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the hushpuppy mix.

📊 Nutrition per Serving