Merry Mondays Cuisine

Cornmeal Catfish Batter – Not only is this a fabulous fish recipe, it’s our favorite catfish batter recipe. First the catfish is marinated, in a homemade marinade, recipe included, before beiny quickly skillet fried. We used wholesome cornmeal for this catfish batter recipe, just to switch it up a little.

Cook Time: 5-9 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Catfish Fillet
Difficulty Level: 2
Ingredients to make Cornmeal Catfish Batter

Marinade:
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 to 4 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Fish:
2 pounds catfish fillets
1 teaspoon pequin chile flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup blue cornmeal
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Lime wedgesMarinade:
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 to 4 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons dry white wine
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions to make Cornmeal Catfish Batter
Step 1:

Mix the oregano, lime juice, onions, wine, oil, and garlic in a shallow glass dish. Arrange fish in the mixture and let marinate in the refrigerator for 45 minutes. Remove fillets from the marinade and discard the marinade.
Step 2:

Mix the chile flakes, salt and pepper with the cornmeal. Dip the fish in the beaten egg, then the cornmeal mixture.
Step 3:

Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan, and saute the fish until golden brown. Serve with lime wedges.