Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Dredge each catfish fillet in the Cajun spice mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned catfish fillets and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley, and enjoy with sides like coleslaw.
Notes
- For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a hot skillet to maintain texture.
- Can substitute catfish with tilapia or snapper if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg