Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• 4 catfish or basa fillets
• 200 ml buttermilk
• 150 g fine cornmeal
• 50 g plain flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 500 ml vegetable oil, for frying
• Tartare sauce and lemon, to serve

Method

1. Soak the fish in the buttermilk for 15 minutes.
2. Mix the cornmeal, flour and spices with salt.
3. Coat the fish in the cornmeal mix.
4. Fry in 2cm of hot oil for 3–4 minutes each side until golden.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.