Description
Hot Honey Catfish is a sensational dish that combines crispy fried catfish with a delectable sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners, creating memorable moments around the table. As you take your first bite, the crunchy exterior gives way to flaky fish, enhanced by the warm drizzle of hot honey that balances heat and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup hot honey (adjust to taste)
- Oil for frying (such as vegetable or peanut oil)
Instructions
- Soak catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle hot honey over the warm fillets before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg