Ken's Beer Batter Fried Catfish Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup beer (room temperature )
1 egg
1/2 tbsp garlic powder (optional)
1 tbsp cajun seasoning (optional)
1/4 tsp oregano (dried -optional)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 lb catfish fillet
1/3 cup buttermilk (optional, you can also use milk )
1/2 tsp salt
vegetable oil

Directions:

BATTER:.
In a medium bowl, combine flour,cornstarch & your choice of seasonings,baking powder,salt and pepper, whisk in beer & egg until smooth, cover & refrigerate 1-2 hours.
CATFISH:.
Soak fillets in 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk (optional step).
COOKING:.
When ready to cook, in a deep skillet, heat oil (about 3 deep) to 375 degrees.
Allow fillets to drip dry then lightly dab them with a paper towel to insure they are not wet, dip fillets in batter, lift strips with tongs, draining excess batter, then place catfish in oil several pieces at a time (do not over crowd fillets).
Fry until well browned on all sides (about 3 min.), remove and drain on paper towels.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.04 Kcal (1097 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.65g	16%
Cholesterol	81.98mg	27%
Sodium	843.54mg	35%
Potassium	352.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	24.92g	8%
Sugars	1.08g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.97g	8%
Protein	13.69g	27%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	114.2mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.95 Kcal (762 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.4g	16%
Cholesterol	56.92mg	27%
Sodium	585.74mg	35%
Potassium	244.68mg	7%
Total Carbs	17.3g	8%
Sugars	0.75g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	8%
Protein	9.51g	27%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	1.1mg	9%
Calcium	79.3mg	11%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.7

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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