Fried Catfish

* 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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.

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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.