Southern Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies

Southern Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies is a classic Southern dish that is loved by many. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a backyard barbecue. The combination of crispy fried catfish and fluffy hushpuppies is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Catfish:

- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying

For the Hushpuppies:

- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Vegetable oil for frying
To start, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, pour the buttermilk. Dip each catfish fillet in the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the catfish fillets in the skillet. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
For the hushpuppies, mix together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, water, and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chopped onion.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, drop spoonfuls of the hushpuppy batter into the oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
The Southern Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. The catfish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the hushpuppies are fluffy and flavorful. The combination of the two is simply irresistible.
Type of dish: Main Course
3 main ingredients: Catfish, Cornmeal, Buttermilk