Thin Fried Catfish

Name: Thin Fried Catfish
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds catfish fillets; 1 tablespoon salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups cornmeal; 2 cups corn flour

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 1 hr
Active: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Intermediate

Total: 1 hr
Active: 30 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds catfish fillets

1 tablespoon salt

Vegetable oil, for frying

2 cups cornmeal

2 cups corn flour

Directions

Cut catfish into thin fillets.
Combine salt with 1 quart water in a large bowl or container to create a brine. Soak catfish in the brine for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Bring some vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
Combine cornmeal and corn flour in a large bowl.
Take the catfish out of the brine, and coat each fillet with the dry mixture.
Deep-fry the fillets until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.

Recipe courtesy of Middendorf's, Manchac, LA