TW Fried Catfish

One of my favorite fried-catfish recipes when having a fish fry. This is not too spicy and is usually a crowd favorite. Adapted from one of one of my old working buddies in the late 70s. Serve with french fries or onion rings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 1500 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon pressed garlic
• 3 pounds catfish fillets
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (such as Tex Joy® All Purpose), or to taste
• ½ (16 ounce) package saltine crackers, crumbled
• 1 (2.45 ounce) package sliced almonds
• 1 quart peanut oil, for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season catfish with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate fillets 1 to 3 hours.

Step 2

Mix saltine crackers and almonds in a large, wide bowl. Stir milk, beaten eggs, and garlic together in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Soak the catfish fillets in the milk mixture for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

Gently press the catfish fillets into the cracker mixture to coat completely; shake to remove any loose breading.

Step 6

Fry fillets in hot peanut oil until cooked through and floats atop the oil, about 5 minutes.