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Southern Fried Catfish (Robert Irvine) Recipe

Southern Fried Catfish (Robert Irvine) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions (white and tender green parts only), minced
2 tsp drained sweet pickle relish
1 liter canola, approximately , as needed for deep-frying
3 cups cornmeal, approximately , as needed for breading stage
2 tbsp irvine spices cajun blackfish spice (you may need more if you use more cornmeal
for breading)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 lb catfish fillets
lemon wedges, for service

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, mayonnaise, scallions and relish to make a tartar sauce. Refrigerate until needed.
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
Combine cornmeal, Blackfish Spice and salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge catfish fillets in seasoned cornmeal. Deep-fry coated pieces in batches until they are cooked through, about 10 minutes. (For basic reference, use the manufacturer's instructions for your deep fryer for similar foods, then test the fish see that it is fork tender.) Allow to drain on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce and fresh lemon wedges (to squeeze lemon juice over the fish).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	874.36 Kcal (3661 kJ)
Calories from fat	468.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.03g	80%
Cholesterol	169.66mg	57%
Sodium	792.61mg	33%
Potassium	917.04mg	20%
Total Carbs	54.27g	18%
Sugars	1.31g	5%
Dietary Fiber	5.59g	22%
Protein	44.76g	90%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	1%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	106.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	288.21 Kcal (1207 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.15g	80%
Cholesterol	55.92mg	57%
Sodium	261.27mg	33%
Potassium	302.28mg	20%
Total Carbs	17.89g	18%
Sugars	0.43g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	22%
Protein	14.75g	90%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	1.2mg	20%
Calcium	35.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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