NEELY'S MEMPHIS-STYLE CATFISH

Neely's Memphis-Style Catfish image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 catfish fillets (8-ounces each) skins and bones removed, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut oil, for frying
Remoulade Sauce, for dipping, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Creole mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Preheat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
Mix the cornmeal, paprika and cayenne in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, add the buttermilk and the hot sauce.
Season the catfish with salt and pepper. Dredge in the buttermilk and then the cornmeal and spice mixture.
Drop carefully in the hot oil. Fry for 4 minutes until crisp. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Season with salt and pepper.
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with the catfish.