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Pan-Fried Catfish
Recipes
Pan-Fried Catfish
4 servings
25 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb catfish fillets
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium. Season fish with salt and pepper. Dip fish in egg and coat with cornmeal.
    2. Place oil in pan, then add fish in batches; cook 3–5 minutes on each side and until crust is golden and fish separates easily. Drain on paper towels.
    Always check fish for bones and cook to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Other Preparation Methods
    • Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking dish with cooking spray. Season 1 ½ lb catfish with salt and pepper. Place fish in baking dish and top with 1 tablespoon chopped garlic and sliced onions. Bake fish 12–14 minutes and until opaque and separates easily.
    • Grill: Preheat grill to medium. Season 1 ½ lb catfish with salt and pepper. Place fish on lightly oiled foil; grill 4–5 minutes on each side and until opaque and separates easily.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 160mg, Sodium 380mg, Total Carb 6g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 0g, Protein 34g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 6%