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Aunt Kizzy's Back Porch Catfish

The Aunt Kizzy people point out that if the recipe is too spicy, it can be readjusted: Before frying all of your fish, test-fry a single piece and spice the dry ingredients up or down, according to your taste. Serve with a dipping sauce such as hot mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing or lemon juice, if desired.

Courses: Main Course
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozYellow or white cornmeal
1/2 cup 31g / 1.1ozFlour
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlSeasoned salt
1 teaspoon 5mlFreshly-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon 5mlGarlic powder
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlCayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSeafood seasoning, preferably Old Bay - (optional)
4   To 6 catfish filets - (4 to 8 oz ea)
  Peanut oil - for deep frying

Recipe Instructions

Thoroughly mix cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne and seafood seasoning in bowl. Dredge filets in mixture to coat completely.

Heat 2 to 3 inches peanut oil in large skillet to about 375 degrees. Drop 2 filets at a time in hot oil. Fry fish until golden brown, 4 to 7 minutes, depending on thickness, or until cooked as desired. Drain on paper towels.

Variation: For fish fingers, cut each filet into strips, then dredge in dry cornmeal mixture.

Dietary Information:

Each of 6 servings: 282 calories; 409 mg sodium; 61 mg cholesterol; 14 grams fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 21 grams protein; 0.16 gram fiber.

Source:
"The Los Angeles Times, 02-02-2000"

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