Tortilla Fried Queso Catfish
Serves: 6
Keyon Hand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
48
Sweetness
48
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
4.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Whisk the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl
2
Dip each catfish fillet in the lemon juice mixture
3
Dredge catfish in seasoned flour, followed by buttermilk, and then corn tortilla flakes to coat completely
4
Pour oil into a large, deep saute pan until it comes about halfway up the sides of the pan
5
Heat oil to 350 degrees F
6
When oil is hot, carefully add fish fillets to pan, in batches if necessary, and deep-fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes total
7
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels
8
Place 1 1/2 ounces of queso on each of 6 plates and top with the fried catfish
9
Place 1/2-ounce of pico de gallo on top of the catfish
10
Garnish with a lime wedge and serve