Recipe
Nashville Fried Catfish with Fried Pickles
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup white cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons Essence, plus more for seasoning [3]
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 (6 to 8-ounce) catfish fillets
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- Fried Pickles [4]
Directions
Combine the flour and 1 tablespoon of Essence in a shallow dish. In a second dish, combine the 2 cornmeals with the remaining Essence. In a third dish or bowl, beat the eggs with the milk and salt. Dredge the catfish 1 at a time first in the flour, then the eggwash, then the cornmeal, shaking to remove any excess.
Heat about 1 cup of the oil in a large, deep castiron skillet.
Fry the fish in batches and cook until golden brown on 1 side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until golden on the second side and completely cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with Essence. Add additional oil as needed and cook the remaining fish.
Serve hot with the Fried Pickles.
Recipe Details
- Source: Emeril Live EM1F19e [7]
- Dish Type: Entree [8]
- Cuisine: Southern [9]
- Cooking Method: Deep Frying [10]
- Effort Level: Simple [11]
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