🐟 Fried Catfish

🛒 Ingredients:

• 500g catfish fillets
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional 🌶️)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk)
• Oil for frying

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the Fish:

• Rinse catfish and pat dry.
• Soak in buttermilk for 15–30 minutes (removes strong taste & tenderizes).

2. Make Coating:

• In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, and all spices.

3. Coat:

• Remove fish from buttermilk.
• Dredge in the cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat well.

4. Fry:

• Heat oil to 175–180°C (350°F).
• Fry fish for 4–6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

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🍽️ Serve:

Best served hot with:

• Lemon wedges 🍋
• Tartar sauce
• Fries or coleslaw