Recipe of Fried Catfish - Food Recipes

* Exported from MasterCook Mac * Fried Catfish

Recipe By : Sylvia Woods of the World Famous Sylvia's Restaurant (NYC)
Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ethnic Fish Soul Food

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

2 pounds catfish fillets -- 1/2 inch thick 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups cracker meal or coarsely crushed unsalted crackers 1 cup vegetable oil 1. Trim the catfish of any skin or membrane. Stir the garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the fillets. Dredge the fillets in the cracker meal, pressing gently so the meal sticks to both sides of the fillets. Shake off the excess and set the fillets aside. 2. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over a medium heat until a little cracker meal sprinkle in the oil gives off a lively sizzle. Slip the fillets into the skillet and fry, turning once, until the fillets are cooked through and golden brown on both sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 921 Calories; 62g Fat (61% calories from fat); 43g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 132mg Cholesterol; 1180mg Sodium NOTES : Firm, sweet, and juicy catfish are becoming more and more popular with home cooks. Now that they are being farmed commercially they are even easier to find. At Sylvia's, catfish is seasoned and coated with cracker meal before being quickly fried. Serve fried catfish with tartar sauce, Southern Hush Puppies, and Coleslaw.