Crispy Pan-Fried Catfish

Juicy, tender, delicious, melts in your mouth! Catfish fried in a frying pan according to this recipe will not spread or fall apart thanks to the correct breading. The fish turns out golden brown with a crispy crust. Housewives will like this option for preparing catfish for its simplicity and accessibility.
cook time: 20 min
Miles Denholm
Crispy Pan-Fried Catfish

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221
Calories
12g
Fat
12g
Carbs
16g
Protein

Ingredients (1 portion)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Wheat flour 1 tbsp
Eggs 1 pc
Breadcrumbs 3 tbsp
Vegetable oil (for frying) 30 ml
Dry spices to taste
Starch 1 tbsp
Catfish 250 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry catfish in a frying pan? Prepare your food. If you are using frozen fish, let it thaw thoroughly. It is better to do this gradually, transferring the fish from the freezer to the refrigerator on the bottom shelf. And wait until all the water drains from the fish. Then dry it thoroughly with a paper towel. You can use either store-bought or homemade breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Step 2
Place a frying pan over medium heat and pour a little vegetable oil on it. At this time, prepare the breading. How to make breading? Take 3 plates — break the egg into the first, add a mixture of flour and starch into the second, and breadcrumbs into the third. Add a little salt and spices to the flour and starch. Stir. Lightly beat the egg with a fork.

Step 3

Step 3
First roll the fish in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg. Finally, coat the fish in breadcrumbs and place in a hot frying pan.

Step 4

Step 4
Fry the fish for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. There is no need to cover the pan with a lid to prevent the fish from steaming and falling apart when frying. If you are frying several portions, do not put them all in the pan at once; it is better to cook them separately so that the piece of catfish lies freely.

Step 5

Step 5
Then turn the fish over and fry on the other side in the same way for 2-3 minutes. Remove the finished fish from the pan and help yourself. You can have rice or potatoes as a side dish. Bon appetit!

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