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Huck's Riverbank Catfish Fry

Name: Huck's Riverbank Catfish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs catfish fillets; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; Vegetable oil for frying

Inspired by Huck's knack for improvisation and survival, this dish captures the essence of riverbank dining as experienced by Jim and Huck.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 lbs catfish fillets
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, cayenne, and pepper in a bowl.
3
Dip catfish in buttermilk, then dredge in cornmeal mixture.
4
Fry catfish in hot oil until golden, about 4 minutes per side.