
Battered Catfish

By: McCormick Kitchens
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Inspired by the flavors of South Louisiana, this battered catfish recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Ready in under 25 minutes, this dish adds a NOLA twist on classic fried catfish with a tangy Cajun sauce. Dredged in the fry mix and cooked to a golden brown, you'll learn how easy it is to make restaurant-quality fried fish from scratch. What makes this dish even more Southern-inspired is the special catfish sauce made with OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning, a secret ingredient that's sure to have everyone dipping to their heart's content.
Recipe Info
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Prep Time:
10m
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Cook Time:
12m
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Ingredients:
10
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Servings:
6
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User Rating:
Ingredients
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OLD BAY Cajun Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
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Fish Fry
- 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup Zatarain's® Crispy Cajun Fish Fri
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
- Calories 540
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Cholesterol 112 mg
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 24 g
- Saturated Fat 33 g
- Sodium 1728 mg
Inspired by the flavors of South Louisiana, this battered catfish recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Ready in under 25 minutes, this dish adds a NOLA twist on classic fried catfish with a tangy Cajun sauce. Dredged in the fry mix and cooked to a golden brown, you'll learn how easy it is to make restaurant-quality fried fish from scratch. What makes this dish even more Southern-inspired is the special catfish sauce made with OLD BAY® Classic Seafood Seasoning, a secret ingredient that's sure to have everyone dipping to their heart's content.
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Instructions
- For Cajun Sauce, in medium bowl mix mayonnaise, milk, honey, OLD BAY Seasoning, thyme and garlic powder until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in large heavy saucepan or deep fryer (do not fill more than 2/3 of the way).
- Dip fillets in milk shaking off excess. Coat with Fry Mix.
- Fry fish in batches for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drizzle Cajun sauce over catfish to serve,