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Crispy Catfish and Hush Puppies: The Ultimate Fish Fry Delight!


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  • Author: Howard Land
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this classic Southern-style fried catfish and hush puppies recipe. Our easy-to-follow instructions will help you make crispy, golden-brown catfish and fluffy hush puppies that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy a taste of the South in the comfort of your own home with this mouthwatering dish!


Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds American catfish

15g or 1.5Tbsp salt

Neutral oil for frying

For the Hush Puppies:

65g all-purpose flour

150g medium to fine grind cornmeal

8g salt

10g baking powder

10g sugar

2g cayenne pepper

75g diced onion

25g melted butter

1 large egg

200g buttermilk


Instructions

  1. Thaw the catfish and cut into two halves on a bias. Salt the fish and let it cure for 20 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Add the diced onion, melted butter, egg, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until you have a batter that looks like wet spackle.
  4. Heat neutral oil to 350°F in a pot to fry the hush puppies. Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil and fry for about 2 1/2 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Mix together a flour and cornmeal mixture for dredging the catfish.
  6. Heat two to three quarts of neutral oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Dredge the catfish in the flour and cornmeal mixture, shaking off any excess. Fry the catfish in the oil for about 4 to 6 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Remove the catfish from the oil and let any excessive oil drip off.
  7. Serve the fried catfish hot with the hush puppies on the side.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes