
Ease of preparation rating: Easy.
Yield: 4 servings.
Fried Catfish
Ingredients:
4 catfish fillets (5 ounces each or 150 grams each)
1 cup (240ml) butter milk
½ cup (120ml) fine cornmeal
1/3 cup (80ml) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (15ml) Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon (5ml) cayenne pepper
Canola oil, for frying.
Method:
Soak catfish in buttermilk for 1-2 hours.
Mix cornmeal, flour and spices together in a shallow dish.
Heat oil to 350oF (180oC).
Remove the fish from the buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture and place in frying oil.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove fish from oil, and place on a paper towel to drain excess liquid.
Smoked Jalapeno Relish
Ingredients:
1 white onion, diced
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
5 drops Liquid Smoke
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon (15ml) sugar
2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil
Salt, to taste
Method:
Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat.
Add onion, jalapenos, garlic and peppers and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Add sugar, lemon juice, Liquid Smoke and salt.
Cook for another 2-4 minutes, until nearly all liquids have evaporated.
Remove from the pan and cool.
Serve alongside the fried catfish.