Dolly Parton’s Pan-Fried Catfish Recipe

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Wash the catfish fillets in cold water and pat dry.
Melt enough lard or shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat to reach 3/4-inch deep.
While the lard/shortening is melting, pour the cornmeal into a large, shallow plate or dish.
Season both sides of the catfish fillets (remember to pat them dry, first) with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the cornmeal and shake off any excess.
When the melted fat is hot but not smoking, carefully slide the fillets into the pan (careful not to splatter, and don’t crowd the pan because you want the fish to fry and not steam). Fry the fish in batches if necessary.
Fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
Put paper towels on a platter and transfer the fried fillets to the platter with a slotted spatula or spoon.
Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite catfish sauce (tartar, cocktail, etc). Make sure to have plenty of napkins, hush puppies, corn on the cob, and coleslaw, too!
Makes 6 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1198.66 Kcal (5019 kJ)
Calories from fat	582.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	64.68g	100%
Cholesterol	348.82mg	116%
Sodium	1382.73mg	58%
Potassium	1728.75mg	37%
Total Carbs	54.96g	18%
Sugars	0.2g	1%
Dietary Fiber	6.34g	25%
Protein	90.06g	180%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	217.4mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	234.29 Kcal (981 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.64g	100%
Cholesterol	68.18mg	116%
Sodium	270.26mg	58%
Potassium	337.89mg	37%
Total Carbs	10.74g	18%
Sugars	0.04g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.24g	25%
Protein	17.6g	180%
Iron	1.1mg	31%
Calcium	42.5mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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