Fried Catfish Nuggets
This fried Catfish recipe is simple yet delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside with hints of mustard and Creole seasonings, all that's left to decide is whether to serve with beans or potatoes.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lb Prepared Catfish Fillets
- 1 Cup American Mustard
- 3 Tablespoons Creole Seasoning
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 Cups Cornmeal
- 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
- Canola Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut your catfish fillets into 2" nuggets, if needed. Add to a resealable bag with the mustard and ensure all the catfish has been through the mustard. Allow to sit for at least an hour.
- Add the flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder to another large resealable bag and mix well. Add your oil to a pot for frying and heat to 360°F.
- In batches of about 10 pieces, add to the flour mix and shake to coat the catfish well.
- Once the oil has come to temperature drop the fillets into the oil one by one (but quickly, this will help them not stick to each other) Fry for about 3-4 minutes, remove and drain on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
Notes
Don't add too much catfish to the flour mix at one time, or the pieces will not get coated well. Do it in stages.
You'll know when the catfish nuggets are ready because they'll start floating on the surface.
When frying I like to use a dutch oven to distribute heat evenly - but you can use an electric fryer if you prefer, or a frying pot outside is also a favorite!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
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