Close up of a plate of pan-fried catfish displayed with fried okra.

Cornmeal Dusted Catfish

Close up of a plate of pan-fried catfish displayed with fried okra.

Cornmeal Dusted Catfish

Flaky catfish fillets lightly pan fried in a seasoned cornmeal coating.
 Michigan Fitness Foundation
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ cup whole-wheat flour
  • ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons canola (or other cooking oil)
  • 4 catfish fillets

Instructions
 

  • Combine the egg and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Dip catfish in egg mixtures, then coat both sides with cornmeal mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place fillets in skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 filletCalories: 299calCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 361mgFiber: 2.4gIron: 1.5mg
Keyword 30 minutes or Less, Comfort Food, Fish
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