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Hey Smokin and Grillin wit AB, Family! Join me as we dive into the world of Southern cuisine. Today, I’m unveiling the secrets behind crafting the perfect Southern Fried Catfish paired with heavenly Hush Puppies. Get ready for a symphony of flavors that’ll have your taste buds singing!
Ingredients
Fried Catfish
- 5 Catfish Fillets
- 2 cups Corn Meal
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning (Creole Kick)
- 1/2 cup Hot Sauce (Franks Red Hot Sauce)
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Hush Puppies
- 1 1/2 cups Corn Meal
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Baking Soda
- 1 1/4 cups Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Jalapenos (finely chopped)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
Instructions
Fried Catfish
In a bowl, mix Corn Meal, All-Purpose Flour, Creole Seasoning, Paprika, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Cayenne Pepper (if you’re feeling a bit spicy).
In another bowl, whisk together beaten Eggs, Yellow Mustard, and that oh-so-important Franks Red Hot Sauce.
Dip each Catfish fillet into the wet mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated, then generously cover it with the dry mixture.
Heat your deep fryer or a large pan with oil to a sizzling 350°F (175°C).
Fry until that golden perfection is achieved, then let them drain on some paper towels.
Hush Puppies
In a bowl, harmonize Corn Meal, All-Purpose Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Cayenne Pepper, and Baking Soda.
In another bowl, whisk together the Buttermilk and Eggs.
Blend the wet and dry components, and then introduce the crescendo – the Jalapenos and Onions.
Heat up the oil to 375°F (190°C) in your deep fryer or trusty pan.
Drop dollops of batter into the hot oil and fry until they hit that golden high note.
Drain on paper towels, and you’re ready to savor these golden nuggets of perfection.
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Southern Fried Catfish
Ingredients
Southern Fried Catfish
- 5 Catfish Fillets
- 2 cup Corn Meal
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning Creole Kick
- 1/2 cup Hot Sauce Franks Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional
Hush Puppies
- 1 1/2 cup Corn Meal
- 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Baking Powder
- 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Baking Soda
- 1 1/4 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Jalapenos Finely chopped
- 1 Onion Finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix together Corn Meal, All-Purpose Flour, Creole Seasoning, Paprika, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Cayenne Pepper (if using) in a bowl. >br
- In another bowl, beat the Eggs and mix in Yellow Mustard and Hot Sauce.
- Dip each Catfish fillet into the wet mixture, then coat it thoroughly with the dry mixture.
- Heat your deep fryer or a large pan with oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the catfish until golden brown, ensuring it’s cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Hush Puppies
- In a bowl, mix Corn Meal, All-Purpose Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Cayenne Pepper, and Baking Soda.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Buttermilk and Eggs.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in Jalapenos and Onions.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep fryer or a pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hey Mr. AB, I trust that you are well. I absolutely love watching your videos ~ your food always look amazing. I have a question for you… you have 2 different Southern Catfish recipes/videos… 1 using buttermilk and at the end you mention that you have some kool-aid over there and then another video where you’re not using buttermilk ~ Which one is your preferred method? Thanks in advance
Hello Barbara. It think if I had to pick one as the #1, I would say the Southern Fried Catfish with the Mustard as the binder is my favorite. Both are good tho. Try both one day and tell me just how hard it it for you to pick a winner. Haha. Enjoy!