CATFISH WHOLE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
• In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• 1. Position oven rack on the bottom shelf of the oven. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray several times to coat.
• 3. In a shallow dish, combine cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder and white pepper. In another dish, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil.
• 4. Roll nuggets in lemon juice. Then, roll in cheese mixture. Dust with paprika and spray lightly with cooking spray. Place catfish on prepared baking sheet.
• 5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees, and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until crust is golden and fish flakes easily. Serve with Homemade Tartar Sauce.
• 6. To make tartar sauce, combine tartar sauce ingredients and blend well.