Celebrate Spring's Arrival with a Skillet Fish Fry
🐟 Crisp, Golden Catfish with a Southern Twist
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4–6
Nothing says springs like a fish fry with the catch of the day. This Pan-Fried Catfish recipe is perfect for enjoying flaky fillets without the mess.
✨ Ingredients:
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⅓ cup flour
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2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning (or seasoning of choice, such as lemon pepper)
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1 stick butter
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¼ cup avocado oil (or oil of choice)
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1–2 pounds thawed catfish fillets (½ pound each)
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Cooked rice, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
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In a pie dish, mix flour and seasoning.
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add oil.
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Coat fish fillets in flour mixture on both sides.
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Place fish in skillet and fry 5 minutes, then flip and fry another 5 minutes.
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Drain fish on paper towels and serve with rice.
💡 Tip:
If the skillet is large enough, fry two fillets at once. If frying more than four fillets, discard butter and oil and start fresh before frying more.