This easy southern oven fried catfish with tarter recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Southern oven fried catfish with tarter
This easy southern oven fried catfish with tarter recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- Homemade Tarter Sauce
- cup mayonnaise
- teaspoons minced white onions
- /2 cup chopped bread & butter pickles sweet or dill relish, whatever you fancy
- Lemon juice to taste
- Salt pepper and garlic powder to taste
- Blend together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Buttermilk Battered Fish Fillets
- /4 cup buttermilk
- /2 teaspoon cider vinegar
- tablespoon brown mustard
- /2 cup plain cornmeal
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon paprika
- teaspoon granulated garlic
- teaspoon onion powder
- /2 teaspoon thyme
- /2 teaspoon black pepper
- /4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Whisk the buttermilk vinegar and mustard in a wide bowl and add the fish fillets coating well. Let set for 30 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Coat a broiling pan with olive oil. Heat broiler oven to 475 F.
- Remove fillets one at a time and dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Place on the pan separating the fillets about an inch apart. Turn up the broiler to 500 degrees and place pan about 4 inches under the broiler. Cook about 4 minutes per side. Test fillets with a fork checking the thickest part of the fish. Serve with lemon wedges and tarter sauce.
Tips for the Best Southern oven fried catfish with tarter
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking southern oven fried catfish with tarter.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.