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Fried Catfish with Tartar Sauce

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Ingredients
  

  • Catfish fillets
  • Buttermilk
  • Cornmeal
  • AB's A Rub
  • Salt and pepper
  • Cooking oil (for frying)
  • Creole Kick

For Tartar Sauce:

  • Mayonnaise (olive oil version)
  • Garlic and onion, minced
  • Dill
  • Sweet relish
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Pour buttermilk over catfish fillets and let them soak for about 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the tartar sauce.
  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise (olive oil version), minced garlic, minced onion, dill, sweet relish, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Add a pinch of salt and mix well. Adjust ingredients to taste.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper. You can also add your preferred seasoning (e.g., Creole seasoning) for extra flavor.
  • After marinating, remove catfish from buttermilk. Coat each fillet evenly with the cornmeal mixture.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan to around 350-370°F (use a thermometer). Gently place the coated catfish fillets into the hot oil. Fry until the fillets are golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. Use a splatter guard if needed to reduce oil splattering.
  • Once fried, transfer the catfish to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve the fried catfish hot with the prepared tartar sauce on the side.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy your crispy and flavorful fried catfish!
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