# Southern Fried Catfish

A recipe for Southern Fried Catfish, Mississippi style.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cup fine yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2.5 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lemon pepper
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 lb catfish fillets

## Instructions

1. Put cornmeal, flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, lemon pepper, and cayenne pepper in a plastic bag.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.
3. Dip the catfish fillets in the egg mixture, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
4. Fry the catfish fillets in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.

## Equipment

- bowl
- plastic bag
- frying pan
- skimmer
- paper towels

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG4F81gJ4_K/?igsh=dmlpbXFncW1sMHBo
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c2e62247-74a8-48e1-aca0-e996627180d6
- Extracted: 2025-05-03

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