Description
This Southern Mustard Fried Catfish recipe is a delightful dish that combines crispy fried catfish with a flavorful mustard and hot sauce coating. Perfect for a taste of the South!
Ingredients
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For the Catfish:
- 2 pounds catfish filets, pat dry
For the Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons mustard (such as French’s)
- 2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoning: In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Seal the bag and shake well to mix.
- Coat the Catfish: In a large bowl, coat the catfish filets with hot sauce and mustard until evenly coated.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot until hot.
- Dredge the Catfish: Dredge the catfish filets in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the Catfish: Fry the catfish in batches for 5-8 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack to keep them crispy.
- Serve: Serve the fried catfish hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
