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Nashville Fried Catfish

Nothing compares to Southern cooking, especially when we’re talking about catfish. Enjoy this not-so-fishy favorite that’s gourmet goodness. Now, that’s something to sing about! 
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Course Fish and Seafood, Seafood
Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 2258.89 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 6 skinned, pan-dressed catfish, frozen
  • 2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/8 cup(s) milk
  • 2 cup(s) cornmeal

Instructions

 

  • Thaw frozen fish.
  • Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Beat eggs slightly and blend in the milk.
  • Dip fish in the eggs and roll in cornmeal.
  • Place fish in a heavy fry pan that contains about 1/8 inch melted fat, hot but not smoking.
  • Fry at a moderate heat.
  • When fish is brown on one side, turn carefully and brown the other side.
  • Cooking time is about 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Serve immediately on a hot platter, plain or with a sauce.
  • Ready in 25 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 2258.89kcalCarbohydrates: 190.15gProtein: 190.19gFat: 79.12gSaturated Fat: 17.82gCholesterol: 895.16mgSodium: 5895.87mgFiber: 17.96gSugar: 3.47g

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