Spicy Southern Cajun Catfish Recipe
This authentic Cajun catfish recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 15 minutes. Featuring a perfectly spiced wheat flake coating and pan-fried to golden perfection, each fillet is packed with bold Southern flavors and an irresistibly crispy texture that'll have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 185kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 catfish fillets 4 oz. each
- 1 ounce wheat flakes cereal ground
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Wash the catfish fillets and pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Grind the wheat flakes cereal and combine with paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Pour the seasoning mixture onto a piece of foil or wax paper.
- Dip each fillet into the seasoning mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Heat oil in a heavy cast iron frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the seasoned fillets for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fillets to a plate lined with paper towels, cover with another paper towel, and pat to remove excess oil.
Notes
- Verify fillets are completely dry before coating for maximum crispiness
- Ground cornflakes can substitute for wheat flakes if unavailable
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired heat level
- Cast iron pan provides even heat distribution for best results
- Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches internal temperature of 145°F
- Recipe can be doubled for larger groups
- Store leftover seasoning blend in airtight container for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g