Choctaw Catfish

Catfish fillets are coated with a steak seasoning and cornmeal mixture, and fried to golden perfection.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets catfish
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
• ½ tablespoon onion salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, place catfish fillets in buttermilk. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 45 minutes.

Step 2

In a resealable plastic bag, mix cornmeal, onion salt, and steak seasoning. One at a time, drain catfish fillets and place in the bag to coat with the cornmeal mixture.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry each fillet 7-10 minutes per side, or until exterior is lightly browned and flesh is easily flaked with a fork. Drain on paper towels.