Cornmeal Catfish Fingers

Serves 4
Time 15 min
Cornmeal Catfish Fingers

If you like fried catfish, make your own version at home with less oil, but all the flavor. This satisfying recipe works well with whole catfish fillets, too. Serve with your favorite slaw and rice pilaf.

Ingredients

    6 tablespoonsyellow cornmeal
    1 tablespoonpimentón (Spanish smoked paprika) or paprika
    3/4 teaspoondried thyme
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    4(5- to 6-ounce) catfish fillets, cut into thick strips
    2 tablespoonscanola oil
    Lemon wedges
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

In a wide, shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, pimentón, thyme, salt and pepper. 


Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge catfish in cornmeal mixture, turning to coat evenly. 


Heat oil in a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. 


Working in batches, arrange catfish in the skillet in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes total. 


Transfer to plates as done and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

260

Total Fat

12g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

90mg

Sodium

360mg

Total Carbohydrate

10g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

27g

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